Lathes

[ed morini]

I am very familiar with that lathe. I used to teach woodworking and I think almost every school had those lathes, they are tanks and have been in productions for many years. Parts are still available the last I knew. Most were wired 220v 3 phase, I don't know if that is the case here. I have a three phase converter that I built for my shop so either way it will not be a problem. If anyone needs directions for the construction of a rotary 3 phase converter let me know. The one I built was pretty straight forward and has served me well.

Ed

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by ed morini

I am very familiar with that lathe. I used to teach woodworking and I think almost every school had those lathes, they are tanks and have been in productions for many years. Parts are still available the last I knew. Most were wired 220v 3 phase, I don't know if that is the case here. I have a three phase converter that I built for my shop so either way it will not be a problem. If anyone needs directions for the construction of a rotary 3 phase converter let me know. The one I built was pretty straight forward and has served me well.

Ed

yes it is three phase and ya I would be interested in learning about that option. A new rotary converter could cost me up to a grand depending on HP, so if I can do it for less than replacing the motor to a single phase , then please PM me the info or email
bruce @ bmwoodworking.com

thanks Ed

[ed morini]

Slip,

Rotary phase converters even home built are going to cost you a couple of hundred atleast, between the components and a motor. If this is the only machine that you have with three phase, it is definitely cheaper to purchase another motor... go to ebay and look up pj industrial, he has plenty of reasonably priced motors. I would recommend 1750 rpm (that's whats on yours) 56 frame that comes with a 5/8 shaft, check yours, you may have a different frame (some model years were different) and may have a 7/8" shaft for the varible spped pulley system. I would recommend a 2hp as the 1 hp can bog down under heavy turning conditions. This is one mother of a lathe. It is very important to level the ways of the bed to insure accuracy.

Let me know if you still need info and I will forward whatt I have,\.

Ed

[O.D. Mike]

Originally Posted by ed morini

Slip,

Rotary phase converters even home built are going to cost you a couple of hundred atleast, between the components and a motor. If this is the only machine that you have with three phase, it is definitely cheaper to purchase another motor... go to ebay and look up pj industrial, he has plenty of reasonably priced motors. I would recommend 1750 rpm (that's whats on yours) 56 frame that comes with a 5/8 shaft, check yours, you may have a different frame (some model years were different) and may have a 7/8" shaft for the varible spped pulley system. I would recommend a 2hp as the 1 hp can bog down under heavy turning conditions. This is one mother of a lathe. It is very important to level the ways of the bed to insure accuracy.

Let me know if you still need info and I will forward whatt I have,\.

Ed

Ed,
Thanks for the advise on the motor size!

Mike

[ed morini]

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to see that I got one of the lathes. I really appreciate it very much. It was very good to meet and talk with you this afternoon.

Again Thank you

Ed,

[Hookedagain]

No problem Ed, it was cool that you finally got one. After looking at my shop and taking some hard measurements...I think I may pass on mine. Still not sure, I may post it if I decide not to take. Check with Slip and Mike, I think the may have an extra tool rest and face plate. You might be abla to work something out.


Spud

[ed morini]

If you decide you are going to pass and no one else wants one, please let me know I would be interested in your lathe. I have already ordered some of the missing parts for mine, so, I'm all set. If anyone has any questions or need parts for these I may be able to steer them in the right direction, or at least try.

Thanks again

Ed