Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Carvel: You don't see any possibility of an over-current condition burning up the VFD? If that is a 1Hp motor and it is put under a heavy load the electrical demand in Watts (or joules if you want to
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mondosmetals
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Since we are talking about my new workbench/tool cabinet I am ready to add a Consew 3/4hp Brushless Dc motor
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Royal live center
Bill If you make a live center don't use soft steel make it form tool steel, the center part needs to be hardened. Now if you figure the cost of the steel and bearing you can save if you buy a live
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Royal live center
Had a dryer that my employer uses, from (of all people) American Dryer Corporation, that had Chinese bearings in. Replacements from the manufacturer were $270 each, needed two. Found SKF, IIRC,
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Royal live center
Does yours have the MT2 or MT3 shank? I see they made them up to MT5, mine is MT2. I've got some scraps of metal here I could make into a 2-piece collar, for that matter. Spent way too much money
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
It wasn't the Atlas I was talking about there, but its new companion, a South Bend Heavy 10L toolroom lathe. Also known as a gunsmith's lathe. I can see it needing a heavier motor. Uses 5C collets
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Royal live center
I am firm believer to buy Original American made replacement parts. I did find that the American brand bearings are made in china as well so how can you change that. I bean buying bearings from VXB
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Royal live center
I used the same bearing, good clean up and new grease did the trick. A good new bearing isn't real cheap. McMaster has them around $40.00 for the 3202 open bearing, Chinese are cheaper but...... I
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Royal live center
Nice job Dave Looks like new again. Did you make sure you have the proper bearing a pressure bearing ? How much was the bearing. I have a live center I made years ago need to replace bearing on it GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Royal live center
Hi Bill, Here we go. It's not real obvious how to take these guys apart as you may have noticed! I drilled and tapped two 10-32 holes in the front cover plate and used a slide hammer to pull it out,
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
VFD's A VFD up 3 Hp is reasonable priced Over 3Hp they get pricy. Yes you can drive a small Hp motor with a higher Hp rated VFD. You can also dial in the speed of the motor with the proper VFD GP
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Guenther Paul
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Hi Bill, That is very curious . My post war Atlas catalogue lists only 1/3 and ? HP motors ( single and 3 phase ) for the 10¡± lathe ( see below ) I wonder how that came about ¨C maybe one of our
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cwlathes
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Don't know about that. The serial number card says it was shipped with a 3/4hp 1ph 1725 rpm motor. And a 3/4hp VFD might not be able to turn a motor rated for 2hp at all. And the motor is physically
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Bill in OKC too
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#101909
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Morning Bill, The VFD doesn¡¯t HAVE to be matched to the motor power wise , as long as it can deliver enough power for your needs . . . . In other words , if you happened to come across a VFD capable
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cwlathes
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#101908
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
I'm thinking a 3/4hp 3ph motor and VFD for mine, as my 10L originally shipped with a 1725rpm 3/4hp 1ph motor. Everything I've read or heard about the Teco VFD's seem to indicate they're the smart
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Finally workbench for my lathe
Yes, I rebuilt the Rockwell drill press, I believe it is circa mid 70's. Good eye on the Albrecht Chuck.? I picked it up used and ordered a.rebuild kit.? There is virtually no run out in the DP/
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Jody
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Re: Royal live center
I may have something at work I can borrow, if necessary. I've made some small parts for them, so my boss is good about loaniong tools. Get yourself settled, and take your time. I retired from the USAF
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Royal live center
When I said "first one I ever used", that was around 50 years ago! I started very young. Looks and works like it's good for another 50! Then my son can deal with it. Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Royal live center
Hi Bill,I have more pics and can tell you the first try way and the easy way to get it apart!Just got home from Iceland yesterday but I'll try to do something tomorrow.?Mine is nice and smooth now
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Dave Matticks
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Re: Royal live center
Dave,I only see one pic, and I'm VERY interested because I got one with my SB 10L lathe, and mine is more than "a little crunchy." Poor baby spent some years in an open barn. More photos would be
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Bill in OKC too
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