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11th Dec 2016, 01:05 PM
Thread: I've just joined the Hercus owners club!
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Thanks for that Chriso. One more question. Can...
Thanks for that Chriso.
One more question. Can you tell me whether or not your motor is wound in star or delta? On the end plate on my motor i read ASEA type MBN 71. It has what looks like a Y next... -
10th Dec 2016, 09:04 AM
Thread: I've just joined the Hercus owners club!
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Hi Chriso747, what size motor are you using your...
Hi Chriso747,
what size motor are you using your VFD on? Are you able to improve torque and power output from standard?
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8th Dec 2016, 09:06 PM
Thread: Lathe motor gone cactus
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I'd be starting with the plug / leads and...
I'd be starting with the plug / leads and switchgear first PM. In my experience with a blown cap the motor will still hum (unless the terminals are shorted) - just not rotate or not rotate fast. You...
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8th Dec 2016, 08:52 PM
Thread: Just another tinkerer!
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Just another tinkerer!
Hi Folks,
have joined up after picking up an ex NSW DET Hercus 260 and stumbled in after chasing info on the net. Have a small shed and limited space but have a few tools /skills.
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5th Dec 2016, 07:33 PM
Thread: I've just joined the Hercus owners club!
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Hi Dennis. I'm a brand newy also. Love the look...
Hi Dennis.
I'm a brand newy also. Love the look of your lathe. What hp is your motor? I was looking at that same VFD and may get one to play around with yet. I got my Hercus 260C 1/2 hp 3 ph motor... -
5th Dec 2016, 07:23 PM
Thread: Rebuilding 2 lathes at the same time
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Doing a clean up of a Hercus 260 ex NSW High...
Doing a clean up of a Hercus 260 ex NSW High School. Not wanting do do a complete strip at this stage but cleaned up nicely with acetone / thinners on a rag. (Good trick for freshening up old stained...