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Re: VFD motor

Russ Kepler — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:31:46 GMT

... Most VFDs are single or three phase input, 3 phase output. There are some newer drives that will handle a single phase motor (perm-split capacitor or

Re: VFD motor

Scott Henion — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:00:05 GMT

... VFD's use 3-phase motors. I have a 1/2 HP 3-phase motor and a VFD on my 12x36 lathe. It works well and I use it from 5-90 Hz. It is nice to not need to

Re: Radius cutting attachment power feed video

Robert Silas — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:55:10 GMT

Could you take a close-up of that?? Robert ... From: James Walther To: atlas_craftsman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 05, 2009 10:09 PM Subject: Re:

Re: Radius cutting attachment power feed video

James Walther — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:10:33 GMT

Bob, The aluminum wheel is driven off of the leadscrew using a surplus gear from a threading dial. Jim ________________________________ From: Robert Silas

Re: Radius cutting attachment power feed video

Robert Silas — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:02:44 GMT

Jim, I saw the clip, still not clear. As I can tell the large alu-wheel is turning at constant speed and when you tighten the rope around it, like a harbor

Re: VFD motor

wheezer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:32:51 GMT

OK Guys, I need some clarification. Does the VFD NEED a 3 phase motor to provide variable speeds or will it work fine with regular 1 HP 220V single phase

Radius cutting attachment power feed video

indianfourrider — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:01:40 GMT

Friends, I have posted a crude video on YouTube of the power feed in operation. I have made several improvements in the unit since this video was made, but

Re: replacement motor

Hugh Prescott — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:36:39 GMT

"I usually operate the VFD at 40 Hz, which gives me 2/3 HP, effective, and is also at the "sweet spot" for all the work I do with the lathe. For polishing and

Re: replacement motor

Gilbert Gileau — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:19:30 GMT

That sounds like a very good combination that will work well together. Gil ________________________________ From: PeterH To:

Re: 10" Atlas or is it Atlas Craftsman

Gilbert Gileau — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:01:26 GMT

My leadscrew is 3/4" od on the threads and 5/8" on the gear drive end. 10-F ________________________________ From: docfin59 To:

Re: replacement motor

PeterH — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:57:06 GMT

... On my 1945 Logan, which came with a 1/2 HP single-phase motor, I installed a 1 HP three-phase motor and a 1 HP rated VFD. I usually operate the VFD at 40

Re: replacement motor

Gilbert Gileau — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:52:47 GMT

1/2 HP or 3/4 HP would make good motor or put a 2.5 Briggs horizontal gas engine to make if mobile. ________________________________ From: docfin59

replacement motor

docfin59 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:36:25 GMT

What is a good replacement motor for an Atlas 10" that uses the mounting holes on the motor mount bracket (horizontal head stock version). Thank you in

Re: 10" Atlas or is it Atlas Craftsman

Bruce Freeman — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:32:54 GMT

The model number may be on the far right end of the bed. ... -- Bruce NJ The total lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.

Re: 10" Atlas or is it Atlas Craftsman

docfin59 — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:29:29 GMT

The lead screw is 5/8 " diameter. Thank you.-