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    Slow progress but got the pulley machined to suit...

    Slow progress but got the pulley machined to suit the new motor and milled up an adapter plate out of 10mm aluminum using my chinese cnc router To mount the new motor without having to drill any new...
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    Im gong to get the pulley machined and fitted...

    Im gong to get the pulley machined and fitted first and see where it needs to sit to keep tension on the belt and the belt cover still fit. I guess that will somewhat dictate how/where the motor is...
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    So was tossing up whether to strip and repaint...

    So was tossing up whether to strip and repaint the machine now or get the motor/VFD first, Decided its likely best to get the motor and VFD first so I can do any modifications to get it running first...
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    Your saying this has power feed on the cross feed...

    Your saying this has power feed on the cross feed as well? Nice! didn't realize that :D
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    Found them on McMaster-Carr but the wick versions...

    Found them on McMaster-Carr but the wick versions are almost 3x the price of the non wick ones at $40USD
    https://www.mcmaster.com/#oilers/=1dulx5w

    Found the wick versions on the GitsMfgCo website...
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    I found these on Ebay and And also this website...

    I found these on Ebay and And also this website which seems to be the original manufacturer?

    But they seem to be empty inside? where as mine have a which inside?
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    Herbert Nuttall lathe restoration

    Hey all, Novice machinist here but experienced mechanic/fabricator. I recently got a hold of a old Herbert Nuttall lathe, initial thread about aquiring the machine can be found here:...
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    I only have single phase in my workshop, current...

    I only have single phase in my workshop, current motor is 3phase. im planning to get a VFD to run it but the current motor seems to have the star/delta connection within the motor so is not a easy...
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    374338 So I pulled the cover off the existing...

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    So I pulled the cover off the existing motor, Am I correct in saying that you cannot tell weather its Star Or Delta just from looking at that as you can only see 3 wires and the Star or...
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    Hell all, so am thinking of replacing the motor...

    Hell all, so am thinking of replacing the motor on the lathe, Current motor is 2HP 1100rpm

    Should I stick with a 2HP motor or should I upgrade to a 3HP one?
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    I do appreciate your posts Bob, very helpful!...

    I do appreciate your posts Bob, very helpful! Still reading through the 13 page post on the woodwork forums where you have supplied a heap of info.

    I contacted Nicole from Powtran via the email...
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    Ok so to run with a VFD it must be 240V Delta...

    Ok so to run with a VFD it must be 240V Delta correct?

    When you convert a 415v 3P Star to 240v 3P Delta does it de-rate the motor, as in do you loose horsepower/torque?

    I noticed on the...
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    So abit more research and wiring them up seems...

    So abit more research and wiring them up seems quite straight forward as well as setting up parameters like ramp up/down, min/max hz, current limiting etc.

    Was having a look at the conon motor 3HP...
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    So after abit of research it seems if you go over...

    So after abit of research it seems if you go over 3hp (why is this the magic number?) you need to double the size of the VFD, ie if you want to run a 5HP motor you need a 10HP VFD? but also needs...
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    What / Where to buy a decent VFD

    Hey people,

    Have bought a 3-phase lathe but only have single phase power, started research into VFD's, But no idea what I need exactly or where to buy one, There is a few on ebay but electronics...
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    FYI for the OP, not sure where abouts in Tassie...

    FYI for the OP, not sure where abouts in Tassie you are but "Mods For Rods" opened up not too long ago in Sorell and is stocking abit of Hafco gear, They dont seem to have a website but if you google...
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    Thanks guys! have given me abit more enthusiasm...

    Thanks guys! have given me abit more enthusiasm for the project now knowing all is not lost with the ways, Still been busy with other stuff but will go ahead with it asap!
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    So what do people think? Is it not worth it...

    So what do people think? Is it not worth it restoring and using with all that damage on the ways?

    Another lathe has come up for sale from a local workshop, much newer, gear drive head, ways look...
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    Oh I was looking between the ways where the...

    Oh I was looking between the ways where the bracing was. Found mine, 29th July 1942, I wish my bed was as good as yours!

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    So I cannot find any date stamp between the ways...

    So I cannot find any date stamp between the ways at the end, there is pretty thick industrial paint over the bed tho so maybe its hidden underneath, will find out once I strip it all down.

    I do...
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    So took awhile but I offered my Boss $250 to get...

    So took awhile but I offered my Boss $250 to get the haggling started, he said heh he could get $1000 at Auction.... so few weeks later it went to Auction, I got it for $225.00!

    Just got it home...
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    Sounds like a worthy project... ill speak to my...

    Sounds like a worthy project... ill speak to my boss next week and see how much he will let it go for :)
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    Is this lathe worth getting / restoring

    Hey all... first of all ill say im a beginner machinist, only have a small hobby lathe at the moment

    There is this old Nuttall lathe at work which has sat in the corner and never been used since I...
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