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Paddy
27th September 2006, 02:28 PM
Have just burnt out the 1/4 hp motor on my Record CL5 lathe (about 15 years old I think).
Rather than just replacing it, I would like to fit a variable speed motor, if possible.
Seem to remember seeing a variable speed head stock for a Record lathe someplace.
Can anyone advise on possible options and rough costs.
Paddy
Slow6
27th September 2006, 03:49 PM
when I got my old woodfast.. Jim Carrol sent me a note about variable speed conversions for it.. He might be a good bloke to have a chat to.
soundman
27th September 2006, 08:59 PM
There are a couple of options.
Just replace the motor (bigger:D ) and connect thru a variable frequency drive form a process controll supplier.
or buy a variable speed motor... CMG thats C M G the australian motor manufacturer not the truckpeople from the USA or the seller of cheap tools both spelt diferently.
Have a conventional looking motor with a knob sticking out of it that is variable speed.... don't know how good..... in hare & forbes catalogue.
cheers
Speanwoody
27th September 2006, 10:03 PM
Please find link to recordpower website UK maybe you could email them and ask about outlets/retailers etc in your area.
http://www.recordpower.co.uk/index.pl?c=LATHE-UPGRADE-KITS