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dr_xenon t1_iu3p9ms wrote

How long is the rod and how much force are you putting on it?

If it’s not too long, you could use a drill hooked up to a foot switch. Chuck the rod into the drill, spin it and remove as needed.

If it’s longer and you’re putting more force on it you could add a stand to the end that has a half bushing like a follower on a lathe.

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Brotaoski t1_iu3pene wrote

my 1/2 rod is 1ft and my 3/8 rod is 2ft I dont need a lot of force just enough for me to coil the cable tightly as it spins using the foot pedal to determine the speed.

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dr_xenon t1_iu3sism wrote

There are some variable speed foot switches on Amazon. You’d need to try them with your drill to make sure they’re compatible. Or get a variable speed drill and set the trigger to desired speed and blip the foot pedal to go slow at first then pick up speed.

At that length you may need support on the end. Since it’s not high force or long run time you could probably get away with a block of wood with a half-round notch.

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SnakeJG t1_iu4sokz wrote

> you could probably get away with a block of wood with a half-round notch.

Might not even need the notch :)

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