I thought I contribute some pics of my project... There is still a lot to do....
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The wheels are just temporary whilst I am rebuilding it, will be replaced by levelling feet once I find a firm place for it
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These are PowerTwist Link belts, run much quiter than the spliced V belts, and no need to remove spindle anymore..
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The control box I just made, from a plastic junction box and some scrap Ally sheet. Top left is the detachable control panel from the VSD. Top right a keyswitch to bypass the safety interlock switch, below the display for spindle rpm,. Bottom laft emergency stop, middle fwd/stop/reverse switch, right speed control knob.
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The rebuilt electrics panel...
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... before putting it back
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The Omron/Yaskawa VSD I bought from eBay, new old stock from France for under $120 including postage. Arrived in under 10 days. And even works. Otherwise, only the two pushbuttons at the frontplate are still Hercus original, and of course the repainted steel frame itself.
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The green in from a Bunnings rattlecan, the closest matching Killrust epoxy. Very slow drying..... I could not resist to add some contrast: Red engine paint also from the green store.
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