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907

posted on 23/12/10 at 07:11 PM Reply With Quote
Large 240v electric motors

Hi All.

There has been a few threads on fitting large single phase motors to what was a 3 phase machine lately
so I thought if I posted this it may be of help to some one.


A while ago I rescued a set of pyramid slip rolls from the scrap yard and cut them down to a more usable size. (1m)
Stage two of the plan was to add an electric motor as the hand winder is too much like hard work, but the motor
would need to go in both forward and reverse. I also added a reduction gearbox to cut the speed down.

I bought a new 1.5 hp (1.1kw) 4 pole reversible 240v motor (1400 rpm) off eBay for £83 +£10 p&p
and a reversing switch for £40 + £5.


This sort of set up might suit a lathe for instance, if originally 3 phase.

Stage three will be the safety guards.

If this thread creates any interest I'll post pics of the wiring.

Cheers,
Paul G

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1ph electric motor

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ashg

posted on 23/12/10 at 10:32 PM Reply With Quote
glad to see you got that switch sorted. looked like you was mid head scratch when i stopped in for my exhaust the other day

have you rolled anything on it yet?





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gazza285

posted on 23/12/10 at 11:16 PM Reply With Quote
Safety guards? What's them?
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rusty nuts

posted on 24/12/10 at 02:52 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gazza285
Safety guards? What's them?



Have a look for the photo of Pauls foot, you'll know why he wants safety guards.

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posted on 24/12/10 at 06:41 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ashg
glad to see you got that switch sorted. looked like you was mid head scratch when i stopped in for my exhaust the other day

have you rolled anything on it yet?




Mmmm. Electrics are not my strong point, but I think I've got there.

They've rolled 6" pipe, 600mm long from 3mm plate.


Cheers
Paul G

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motor reverse direction

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posted on 24/12/10 at 06:49 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by gazza285
Safety guards? What's them?



I have already caught the lead from my 4.5" grinder in those cogs.

Sort of came out like ____/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\____ . Oops

Cheers
Paul G

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posted on 24/12/10 at 06:57 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by rusty nuts
quote:
Originally posted by gazza285
Safety guards? What's them?



Have a look for the photo of Pauls foot, you'll know why he wants safety guards.



This one Mel?

Happy Christmas one and all

Paul G

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rusty nuts

posted on 24/12/10 at 07:39 PM Reply With Quote
Don't remind me Paul It makes me cringe when I see it. Merry Christmas
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907

posted on 30/12/10 at 04:19 PM Reply With Quote
Just to finish the thread off, a pic of the guard.

I wouldn't want to squash anything precious in those cogs would I.

Cheers,
Paul G

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John Bonnett

posted on 30/12/10 at 04:40 PM Reply With Quote
Great piece of work Paul, it looks like the shrinker came in useful.

John

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posted on 30/12/10 at 09:17 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by John Bonnett
Great piece of work Paul, it looks like the shrinker came in useful.

John



Thanks, and well spotted John. First time its been used on mild steel.

When funds allow I may fit a reversible motor to my pillar drill.
I get pee'd off winding taps out by hand.

Cheers,
Paul G

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John Bonnett

posted on 31/12/10 at 08:08 AM Reply With Quote
Paul, I'm ashamed to say that I used my stretcher on the stainless steel rear wing grilles which must be abuse. However, it still has its teeth so I think I got away with it!

Happy New Year

John

[img] Rear air vents
Rear air vents
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[Edited on 31/12/10 by John Bonnett]

[Edited on 31/12/10 by John Bonnett]

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posted on 31/12/10 at 12:50 PM Reply With Quote
^^^^ Very nice John. ^^^^^

You have made me feel inadequate AGAIN.

I don't have any stretcher dies. Another tool to add to the list.

Happy new year.
Paul G

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