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12th September 2007, 11:04 PM #1human termite
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variable speed
is it possible to convert the motor on my lathe to variable speed? or do i have to go and buy the complete unit. bob
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13th September 2007, 10:03 AM #2
whats your machine bob
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13th September 2007, 03:09 PM #3human termite
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beaver great lathe,(but pulleys) i hate em.bob
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13th September 2007, 04:13 PM #4Senior Member
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call achargreaves.com.au in brisbane. They will know.
cheers,
conwood
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13th September 2007, 04:32 PM #5
My father did this to his lathe but he swaped the motor for a 3 phase and built a small converter from 240V to run it. It works great. I'm no electrical guru but I think you get much better torque and speed control by doing it this way.
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13th September 2007, 06:34 PM #6You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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http://cws-store.sitesuitestores.com..._id=1107144886
is that any use?
cheers
edit: same link as in the other thread ( i only just saw that one )S T I R L O
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