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johns811

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Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« on: May 30, 2008, 01:57:28 AM »
Hi, I have an old AMF 2500. The sidewinder drill. It works pretty well. My ? is the drill speed. It seems was too fast. I was wondering if anybody ever slowed one down. I tried a motor speed control but the motor will stop spinning if I try to slow it down. I was thinking it really needs pulley changed but it is not a normal pulley.
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Re: Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2008, 11:39:09 AM »
I drill on a sidewinder, but it's the 3600.  I've never tried to change the speed, it works fine as is.  Have you checked to be sure the motor hasn't been replaced with a higher RPM motor?  I've also never checked the RPM on mine, but most posts I've seen here say around 500 is what most drills are.  I do have a manual for a 2500 if you don't know what speed motor is supposed to be on it.  --  JohnP
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Re: Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2008, 11:40:34 AM »
Just happened to see this Innovative has a manual for the sidewinder $3.50. Also parts.

http://www.shop.innovativebowling.com/category.sc?categoryId=97



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johns811

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Re: Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2008, 12:02:48 PM »
Thanks, I have the manual. I will try to calculate speed. Motor is stock I'm sure. It just seems too fast. Maybe I need some bits shapened.
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JessN16

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Re: Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2008, 01:41:02 PM »
Is this the press where the motor is lying horizontally instead of above the ball?

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Re: Anybody drill on an AMF Sidewider press?
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2008, 05:18:26 PM »
Yes it is that style of press.  BTW if anyone is interested I have one I'm looking to get rid of.  Runs very well, all dials operate as should.  I currently do not have bits for it and prefer my upright press.  PM me if interested.
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