Weekend Project - New Stirplate

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Filby

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Had a few hours to blow in the shed this weekend so decided to replace my existing stirplate as it just didn't have the grunt to swing the large stirbar.

I have available in my shed a lathe and mill so it makes creating balanced items pretty straight forward.


The magnet spiny thing.
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PC power supply case gutted. Made up a 12v modulated pulse width speed controller. 12v window winder motor. 12v, 1.5A transformer. Used existing 12v fan for cooling motor and mains power switch and plug.
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Mill chomping through the delrin. Such a pleasure to machine compared to steel or ali.
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Machined top plate with motor mounted.
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Completed stirplate.
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In action on low setting.
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On medium it beats air into the liquid. Much faster and the balance of the stirbar flings it off.
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Fil
 
I reckon you should go into production with that ;)

Like to see what it does to a 5L starter
 
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