liam.mccaffrey
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 02:40 PM |
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Replacement Lathe Motor
I need to replace the motor on my old Wilfin Lathe The motor is completely FUBAR'd and fell into
multiple pieces when I picked it up. Our motor guys at work had a look at it and said it was junk.
Would anyone like to offer any advice before I go and buy a replacement from the likes of Machine Mart or somewhere.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 03:25 PM |
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See if you've got a motor rewinding place near you (try Yell or Yellow Pages). They may have a second-hand one to suit you needs (it's
where I got one for my smaller lathe).
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907
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 04:04 PM |
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Hi Liam
There's a bloke on eBay called electric-motor-man that I found very helpful. Prices OK as well.
I bought a motor for a polisher and didn't know what HP I needed, and also when I motorized
a set of pyramid rolls.
I would also look at fitting a reversible motor if your chuck fitting allows. Handy when tapping.
( Unless you already have a reverse gear.)
hth
Paul G
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T66
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| posted on 3/5/11 at 04:21 PM |
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machine mart sell such motors
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