I have a Powermatic lathe with a VFD. Lately it has occasionally refused to turn when switched on. It is intermittent, but the issue is becoming more frequent. I will stop the machine to check progress, and then the tool will not spin up. I¡¯ll fiddle with the speed setting, and turn the piece by hand, and eventually it will start again.
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The lathe is at least 20 years old, but less than 30 years.
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Not a Felder tool, of course, but perhaps the talented FOG members can help me out. I have no idea where to even begin addressing this, so any suggestions or education will be helpful.
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Thanks, folks!?
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John Hinman
Boise ID
Kappa 450X and A941
