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    Diafine hand edgers

    I have a couple of these, and recently I bought a cheaper copy of one. It has just been brought to my attention ( not my office ) that the wheel on the new one spins clockwise, but both my Diafine originals spin counter-clockwise. Counter makes more sense to me, and I plan on seeing if I can reverse the motor on the newer one.

    Just looking for some imput from someone who has something like this,
    which way do your wheels spin?

    http://www.essilor.co.uk/instruments...p/diafine.html

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    This may sound like I am being more of a ssa than usual, but.....have you looked for a switch that may reverse the motor?

    I have used several machines that have had these switches. I have never used the one shown though, so I may just be a Goof!

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    It's not in my office, but they said they don't see anything.

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    They are correct. The less expensive units being sold today from China spin clockwise without an additional switch to reverse direction. The Diafine from Essilor did rotate counterclockwise. Also I believe the Diafine had a plated wheel and the China units have an impregnated wheel, reversing the direction of rotation may affect the aggressiveness of the wheel surface.

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    Thanks Thumbs!:cheers:


    And Fezz!
    Last edited by obxeyeguy; 02-19-2010 at 07:31 PM.

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    machine

    eyeguy, why not just turn the machine around:cheers::idea:

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    Quote Originally Posted by harry a saake View Post
    eyeguy, why not just turn the machine around:cheers::idea:
    Or stand on your head!?:bbg:

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