DIY sharpening GTG

[Uncle Al]

We could get into cryogenics( I think that's the word I want [emoji13])

To chill the beers?

Alan...

[Peter57]

Just found this thread. I'm in. Particularly since you are just down the hill from me.

[fletty]

Just found this thread. I'm in. Particularly since you are just down the hill from me.

You would be most welcome Peter but, should you have too much to drink, l will NOT be pushing you back up that hill!
Mind you, when l start my running season each year about March, l do run Razorback for training .... but l still won't push you back up the hill!
fletty

[Uncle Al]

I would like to attend too, and I can bring my version of a Tormek sharpener for show and tell. It is 3 phase, so no demo's. Should be a great day.

Alan...

[fletty]

I would like to attend too, and I can bring my version of a Tormek sharpener for show and tell. It is 3 phase, so no demo's. Should be a great day.

Alan...

Thanks Al, maybe we can connect it to PacMan's hand crank?

[wheelinround]

Thanks Al, maybe we can connect it to PacMan's hand crank?

Oh come now Alan you were going to run that 3ph cable from the neighbours haven't you done that yet? OR has the guard dog got bigger

[Pac man]

Previously I would have said something like " I 'll be done before you all plug in" but that would be leading with my chin wouldn't it FF?

surely one of you lot have a VFD?

[FenceFurniture]

Previously I would have said something like " I 'll be done before you all plug in" but that would be leading with my chin wouldn't it FF?

Better than leading with anything else.

[Uncle Al]

Thanks Al, maybe we can connect it to PacMan's hand crank?

Bit of engineering required to do that. Might be worth cobbling up an exercise bike to it, and attendees can take turns in powering it up.

Alan...

[NCArcher]

surely one of you lot have a VFD?

I do have a VFD that could be hooked up to Al's machine. But the motor must be connected in delta. Let me know if you want to give it a go Al.

[Chris Parks]

I do have a VFD that could be hooked up to Al's machine. But the motor must be connected in delta. Let me know if you want to give it a go Al.

I still think that is the best way to go.

[Uncle Al]

I do have a VFD that could be hooked up to Al's machine. But the motor must be connected in delta. Let me know if you want to give it a go Al.

Not sure if it is worth the hassle, but I will have a look at the motor connection box and let you know. It is only a small motor, 2850RPM and maybe 1/4HP from memory. Anyway, I will have a squizz and let you know.

Alan...

[Uncle Al]

O.K, have checked the motor, it is a .37Kw and connected as per these photos. Hope they make sense.
Looks like this motor is easily connected to a VFD by someone who knows what they are doing, but not me.

Alan...

Sharpening system without tool holding jigs.
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Motor name plate
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Wiring diagram inside junction box cover.

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The innards of the junction box.

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[NCArcher]

Perfect Al. Straightforward connection. I'll bring the VFD

[Uncle Al]

Perfect Al. Straightforward connection. I'll bring the VFD

Looks like the Poms know how to make a user friendly motor. The reason I ended up with a 3 phase motor was I had a mate who worked for Betts Electric Motors, the size was right, and the price was very right.

Looking forward to a great day.

Alan...