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I am starting this thread to document my conversion of my HF 8x12 lathe to variable speed.
I was able to pick up a kb multi drive for cheap. The model is KBMD-240d. It has the capabilities of the kb controller that has been posted about in another thread and puts it all together in one box: forward, reverse stop and power + an led to show when it is has power going to it. It can run either 110 or 240 v and run both 90v and 180v dc motors up to 2hp.
I got one on ebay for 70 bucks with the optional heatsink thrown in and added the accessory forward-brake-reverse switch for 50 bucks. A bit more than doing the diy route but everything is in one place and it can run a variety of motor sizes via power resister.
Here are some pics:
Front:
Heatsink:
Inside:
Terminal:
forward-brake-reverse switch installed:
I also picked up a ge industrial motor on ebay. I am still learning as I go so I hope it will work but the price was right.
From the ad:
Amps:10.5A/0.76F RPM: 1725 Frame: 56 Volts: 90A/100F
Pics:
I was reading about shunt motors and they are reversible + variable speed capable. The controller is compatable anyways. Any thoughts on whether this is the best type to use or not would be appreciated. I am waiting for it to be delivered. I will post more after I get the motor.
I was able to pick up a kb multi drive for cheap. The model is KBMD-240d. It has the capabilities of the kb controller that has been posted about in another thread and puts it all together in one box: forward, reverse stop and power + an led to show when it is has power going to it. It can run either 110 or 240 v and run both 90v and 180v dc motors up to 2hp.
I got one on ebay for 70 bucks with the optional heatsink thrown in and added the accessory forward-brake-reverse switch for 50 bucks. A bit more than doing the diy route but everything is in one place and it can run a variety of motor sizes via power resister.
Here are some pics:
Front:
Heatsink:
Inside:
Terminal:
forward-brake-reverse switch installed:
I also picked up a ge industrial motor on ebay. I am still learning as I go so I hope it will work but the price was right.
From the ad:
Amps:10.5A/0.76F RPM: 1725 Frame: 56 Volts: 90A/100F
Pics:
I was reading about shunt motors and they are reversible + variable speed capable. The controller is compatable anyways. Any thoughts on whether this is the best type to use or not would be appreciated. I am waiting for it to be delivered. I will post more after I get the motor.
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