I have a Harbor Freight 7x10 lathe, scroll saw, drill press, and various other power tools. I currently live in the US, but because of work am moving overseas...
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Frank Hasieber
fhasieber
Mar 5, 2005 6:33 pm
A transformer would be perfect, just make sure it is adequate for the load. Check the amps on the largest motor you are likely to use and allow a safety ...
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Ed Okerson
phoneguin
Mar 5, 2005 6:50 pm
Excellent! Any idea how much current the 3/4HP motor in the 7x10 pulls? I don't see an Amp rating on the outside of the lathe. I think it is the largest...
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Frank Hasieber
fhasieber
Mar 5, 2005 8:38 pm
Hi, ¾ HP = 560watts, at 110v = current of ± 5.1 amps. Difference in Hz, probably not, except the motor would probably not run at the same rpm, slower at...
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Gary Hallenbeck
compressorguy2
Mar 5, 2005 11:51 pm
One thing to consider is the change from 60hz to 50hz. This will cause a reduction in the speed of the motorAND increase the motor current due to the...
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fkunc
Mar 6, 2005 1:31 am
Yeah, a simple step down transformer should be adequate. For sake of overall utility I would suggest at least 50% (preferably 100%) greater rating than the...
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Richard Garnish
rgarnish
Mar 6, 2005 1:31 am
Your best bet might be one of the "worksite"; transformers sold over here - many power tools are 110v for safety reasons, so they need a step-down transformer....
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Pcx
lonesteam1
Mar 6, 2005 1:32 am
Hi , The speed of your motors will be in the ratio of 60/50 = 1.2 . 1800 rpm @ 60 Hz will be 1500 rpm @ 50 Hz (if you include what I call sleepage you will get...
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Alan E. Lutz
lutzy48
Mar 6, 2005 1:32 am
Ed, Before considering the transformers, make sure that your motors can not be rewired for 220v. The motor on my Grizzly G1005 mill/drill can be re-wired for...
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Mike E
minus48v
Mar 6, 2005 1:33 am
I live in a 220v 50 Hz country and have been using a 1000 watt step down transformer for 5 years on my lathe without problems. ... From: "Ed Okerson"...
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bobisnavy
Mar 6, 2005 2:18 am
First-Remember that the motor is a DC motor. Efficiency of conversion from AC to DC is probably 10-30 %, but the biggest factor is that the controller is set...
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Frank Hasieber
fhasieber
Mar 6, 2005 8:38 am
The VFD motor speed controllers for 3phase motors vary the motor speed by varying the frequency, with no trouble, but I don’t know what affect a frequency...
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Ellis Cory
elliscory
Mar 6, 2005 8:54 am
Richard wrote..........Your best bet might be one of the "worksite"; transformers sold over here - many power tools are 110v for safety reasons, so they need a...
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bobisnavy
Mar 6, 2005 1:40 pm
OOOPS! I should have mentioned that the motor I was referring to was the one in the HF 7X10 Lathe which is a Chinese model. It has a DC motor with a controller...
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Peter
petergtalk101
Mar 6, 2005 5:17 pm
Hi Chris Sent you an email via the group, but never sure that they get through... Could you email me what bits you have left please? Just remove nospam from my...
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Rob
smirob1
Mar 6, 2005 5:18 pm
Hello group, I was wondering if anyone out there has successfully modified a Dorian toolpost to work with their 9x20? I have one and I was thinking about ...
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Mark
markotime
Mar 6, 2005 5:20 pm
Some of these machines use DC motors. Pull the crappy DC speed controller, put in a KB Electronics KBIC (220V version) or Minarik or other equivalent. Works...
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Alan E. Lutz
lutzy48
Mar 6, 2005 5:51 pm
In the Phase II line it is a Series 100. If I'm not mistaken, that is the same as the AXA. AEL ... From: Rob To: mlathemods@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
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Paul Fowler
pabloaa
Mar 6, 2005 6:40 pm
Hello group, I have and use the aloris AXA & enco toolposts and holders and use them interchangeably on 8,10,12,& 14" lathes. The BXA series is much larger and...
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Paul Fowler
pabloaa
Mar 6, 2005 7:08 pm
... and holders and use them interchangeably on 8,10,12,& 14" lathes. The BXA series is much larger and will get in the way on machines smaller than 14"(not...
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peterh5322@...
peterh5322
Mar 6, 2005 7:25 pm
... An AXA is good for up to 12" lathes; a BXA for up to 15" lathes. Whether AXA or BXA, the real issue is the compound to center-of-spindle dimension, as all...
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James Early
jwearlyatt
Mar 6, 2005 7:41 pm
Question is what would you want to modify unless it is one of the large size ones for bigger machines. For any lathe I always recommend the Aloris style tool...
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peterh5322@...
peterh5322
Mar 6, 2005 9:29 pm
... True enough. ... A 10EE is nominally a 12.5" (12.0" up to about 1943), not a 10". A BXA (200) works well for a true 12.5" machine. An AXA (100) may not...
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George Taylor, IV
kinggt4
Mar 7, 2005 7:17 am
I have an AXA on my 12" Atlas and it works very well. I think a BXA might be too large. George ... From: peterh5322@... [mailto:peterh5322@...] Sent:...
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Rob
smirob1
Mar 7, 2005 8:55 pm
Thanks to all for your input. I've decided to buy the AXA and do a compound mod or mod's as the case may be. I appreciate all of your input. Regards, Rob...
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apaulsalerno
Mar 9, 2005 3:54 am
Ive been looking everywhere but cant find any comments or oppinions about the little HF Unimat 3 clone its a 27 lb 2x8 that looks like a Unimat with a box...
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warren hughes
ofujunkcy
Mar 9, 2005 4:24 am
Chris I to would like to talk turkey email me at warrenhughes@... thanks Peter <peter.gidden@...> wrote: Hi Chris Sent you an email via the...
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corey renner
corey94945
Mar 9, 2005 5:28 am
The 7x12 is a much more substantial/capable machine and it's only $80 more from Homier. c...
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wordguy@...
wordguy1950
Mar 9, 2005 2:37 pm
I must echo Mr. Renner's comments. I'm a newbie, and I'm WAY glad I dropped the extra bread for 7x10 (in my case, the 7x12 ( ~ 14" in actuality) from Cummins....
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David Wood
dwood1481
Mar 9, 2005 7:05 pm
Please excuse the multiple posts in advance. I've about been convinced that I should get TiVo. I suscribe to DirectTV. My question is what are your experiences...
