I've been testing it out over the last few days Rob. The job we all hate is parting off. But this motor seems to handle it really well. As you'd mentioned, being able to monitor speed change under load is also useful. I'm really enjoying the new setup. Cheers Nobby
You've certainly gained a super lathe from the lovely upgrade Nobby, good luck with putting your workshop back together before you get to play with the new toy.
It's going to make such a difference being able to instantly stop and start the motor, and change the speed while making a cut. Looking forward to my first project on it Bryce. Cheers Nobby
It's going to make such a difference to the lathe Julia. So much quieter. I have another little accessory to add, which I hope to show on Wednesday. Looking forward to the first project. Cheers Nobby
Great Outcome Nobby. So glad that you are pleased with it and hopefully will get plenty of use over the coming Years. On your next visit to Lidl, have a nose around at their cake / sandwhich boxes. You may find one of a suitablw size that you can cut about and fit it as a lid over the buttons panel. Take care. Best Wishes from Australia.
Thank you David. I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and all due to you. Good idea on a plastic box to cover the control panel. I have a project lined up to test it out. Regards Nobby
Well done Nobby, I am sure you will enjoy it. I put a rubber glove over my clutch lever because I kept going for it to stop the lathe, out of habit 😂 I have removed it now I am use to the new controls. 👍
Nice upgrade Nobby 👍 Something to note; in most cases it's ok to over speed the motor if it's a 4 or more pole (1800 RPM or less nameplate) It requires increasing the frequency range output to say 90 Hz on the VFD. That way you can run a lower belt drive ratio and have less torque loss at the lower speeds and still retain the higher speed range. If you have a local VFD guru buddy, might worth offering a pint or two to help with the setup 😁😁 Cheers....ATB...
You have certainly advanced a tech level with that vfd set up! I am lucky as I have three phase in my workshop. You may find that the vfd motor does not produce as much power at lower rpm as you would have by changing speeds through belts, but no matter as you still have the option of running the motor at higher speed and swapping belts! Be careful not to exceed the max speed of the chucks and the lathe headstock bearings! You certainly have a lot in a small space but it looks like a very neat and well equipped workshop! Phil, “Phil whitley, my week this week” on TH-cam.
Thanks Phil, I'm so pleased and grateful to have this. Thank you for your advice. I'm going to give the new setup a test to compare with the old motor, which I believe was also a 3/4hp. I guess the real test with be parting off. Regards Nobby
Nice work Nobby, that should be a lot more convenient to change speeds. I wonder if an American Southbend lathe could be done like this? I know exactly nothing about 3 phase motors, wiring, vfd's.
@@jeff1176 You could always contact Newton Tesla Jeff. They have these Vfd'd and motors for other makes of lathe, and various motor powers. This one is a 3/4hp, and they have a 1hp as well. They are pre-wired so easy to install. Regards Nobby
You're absolutely right there. I looked back at the footage, and the switch did seem to be on the wrong side. 😕Need to remember that in the future. Thanks for pointing this out. Cheers Nobby
lovely job Nobby
bet your well pleased.
see you next time👍👍👍👍👍👍
Kev
I'm very pleased and so lucky to have it Kev. New project coming up. Regards Nobby
G'day Nobby. Looks and works good. Having the ability to change belt ratios improves electronic speed control low speed grunt massively. Cheers Rob
I've been testing it out over the last few days Rob. The job we all hate is parting off. But this motor seems to handle it really well. As you'd mentioned, being able to monitor speed change under load is also useful. I'm really enjoying the new setup. Cheers Nobby
You've certainly gained a super lathe from the lovely upgrade Nobby, good luck with putting your workshop back together before you get to play with the new toy.
It's going to make such a difference being able to instantly stop and start the motor, and change the speed while making a cut. Looking forward to my first project on it Bryce. Cheers Nobby
Very nice work sir. The lathe will be so much better. I’m so happy with mine.
Thanks Rusty. I'm very excited to have this, and so greatful to David. Hope your injury is healing well. Take care. Regards Nobby
@@nobbysworkshop thanks. I’m good again. Yeah you will see. It makes a big difference.
A lovely bit of kit Nobby think you’ll enjoyed using it 😀
It's going to make such a difference to the lathe Julia. So much quieter. I have another little accessory to add, which I hope to show on Wednesday. Looking forward to the first project. Cheers Nobby
Great Outcome Nobby. So glad that you are pleased with it and hopefully will get plenty of use over the coming Years. On your next visit to Lidl, have a nose around at their cake / sandwhich boxes. You may find one of a suitablw size that you can cut about and fit it as a lid over the buttons panel. Take care. Best Wishes from Australia.
Thank you David. I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and all due to you. Good idea on a plastic box to cover the control panel. I have a project lined up to test it out. Regards Nobby
Well done Nobby, I am sure you will enjoy it. I put a rubber glove over my clutch lever because I kept going for it to stop the lathe, out of habit 😂 I have removed it now I am use to the new controls. 👍
I'm looking forward to starting my first project with it Mark. Just one more thing to add to make it perfect. Cheers Nobby
Nice upgrade Nobby 👍
Something to note; in most cases it's ok to over speed the motor if it's a 4 or more pole (1800 RPM or less nameplate)
It requires increasing the frequency range output to say 90 Hz on the VFD. That way you can run a lower belt drive ratio and have less torque loss at the lower speeds and still retain the higher speed range.
If you have a local VFD guru buddy, might worth offering a pint or two to help with the setup 😁😁
Cheers....ATB...
You have certainly advanced a tech level with that vfd set up! I am lucky as I have three phase in my workshop. You may find that the vfd motor does not produce as much power at lower rpm as you would have by changing speeds through belts, but no matter as you still have the option of running the motor at higher speed and swapping belts! Be careful not to exceed the max speed of the chucks and the lathe headstock bearings! You certainly have a lot in a small space but it looks like a very neat and well equipped workshop!
Phil,
“Phil whitley, my week this week” on TH-cam.
Thanks Phil, I'm so pleased and grateful to have this. Thank you for your advice. I'm going to give the new setup a test to compare with the old motor, which I believe was also a 3/4hp. I guess the real test with be parting off. Regards Nobby
@@nobbysworkshop parting off! The very mention of it gives me the creeps!
Phil
@@philhermetic Same here Phil. 😢 Cheers Nobby
Nice work Nobby, that should be a lot more convenient to change speeds. I wonder if an American Southbend lathe could be done like this? I know exactly nothing about 3 phase motors, wiring, vfd's.
@@jeff1176 You could always contact Newton Tesla Jeff. They have these Vfd'd and motors for other makes of lathe, and various motor powers. This one is a 3/4hp, and they have a 1hp as well. They are pre-wired so easy to install. Regards Nobby
I put a 3-phase motor and VFD on my heavy 10 it works great !
Nice video my friend. I liked it .. 38
Good morning
Thank you, much appreciated. Regards Nobby
A VFD is above my pay grade or need Nobby....but its nice seein gthe Myford again mate 🤗🤗 Cheers Jim
@@SteamEngines-Jim I was in the same position Jim. If it wasn't for this wonderful gift, I would still be using the old motor. Cheers Nobby
Hello nobby,,the VDF is very good for this machine
It's going to make the lathe perfect. Looking forward to the next job. Cheers Nobby
The reason your 2nd hole didnt want to be drilled, was that your drill was in reverse.
You're absolutely right there. I looked back at the footage, and the switch did seem to be on the wrong side. 😕Need to remember that in the future. Thanks for pointing this out. Cheers Nobby
@@nobbysworkshop No problem, thank you for the video :)