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It looks to be a good idea.
I would and expect that I would have little requirement for such an item since ny turning ambitions potentially wont require reverse turning of items.

As the guy in...

Well, back onto the lathe and I now have a purpose made backing plate for my collet holder.
Lucky me the old guy was still willing to cut the thread for me.

I've since attached it to my lathe and...

Thanks Joe, I'll give it ago.
Just want to get a little more back into tye metal since being annealed.

Sorry for any confusion, but I annealed the piece for drilling and tapping and wanted to retemper it now as well as hardening my the new internal cutter holder I made...

Interesting info, thanks for sharing.

I found this link which may also be of interest to folks.

Not sure how to get the link to work, but just google it.

https://youtu.be/F3fVgcvmex4
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Just reposting this request...


If anybody has any ideas about simple retempering methods, I'm all ears.:?

Any of you guys seen or used this idea?

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Very nice work John, thanks for sharing...:2tsup:

No much going on these days, but I have been in the process of making a 2nd backing plate to carry a mill collect holder that I'm waiting to arrive from you can guess where!!!

Its much like the...

I've managed to get a little more done with regards to the clapper box stuff.

Not having any experience really with this kind of machine, i am really just preparing what I think I may require in...

Here is the unit on its new stand.
I like stuff on wheels, makes life so much easier.

Sorry about the picture orientation.
In my folder they are the right way up.

Next is to sort out a more...

Interesting.:2tsup:
Its a subject I have no past experience with, yet fascinated by the work they do...

Or should I say the work that these machines are capable of.

I'm with you and shooting from the hip also and probably stabbing in the dark.

What ever it is called, when horizontal has a clapper box that holds tye cutting tool.
However when a machine is...

Just figured I'd list it separately for historical reasons which may make it easier to search in the future.

I'm gradually gaining confidence learning this machine as I play around with it.
...

I scored this baby shaper/slotter recently and pretty much know nothing about them.

I will need to make a stand for it and set up tye motor and drive which came with it but not all in one piece.
...

So you dont use the gear lock lever at the rear which is also used to change speed ranges?

That is a great idea, a bit late for me now.

The collar is actually a pair of collars that act as a set of lock nuts lets call them.
I'm only locking on one, which if anything my motion is tightening it by motion only, but not enough load to...

I recall mentioning earlier that I did not seem to have any locking mechanism to hold the headstock while trying to remove the chuck.

My old Hercus has a great locking device which was so simple...

Thanks Sparky.
Yes, I've been donating my free hours trying to delete items of no value.
My wife does not use email at all, but does get emails sent to my mailbox when required.
In the beginning...

Sorry about the email issue, it seems that microsoft have determined that my storage email space is all used.

Baron, I've replied to you today via an old email address I own so keep an eye out and...

Good point Bros, but I must confess to considering that option pre Covid and made inquiries.

The first was run by ex-military guys which did not fit well with me as the culture was not to my...

Actually, I knew nothing much about shapers before I got mine and wanted to know more.
Its not rocket science, but there sure are quite a few little tricks and methods that can make life easy and...

Great words and forethought Grahame, which I support also.

Put into perspective, I recognise that I am seeking a level of guidance that helps set me up in a better position of knowledge later down...

Yes a Perfecto, with power stroke and traverse.
Some were hand operated so I'm told.

Got it from a 91yo hobbyist who was hanging his guns up.
He purchased it new when he lived and worked in...

I have a single phase Optidrive E2 VFD as a backup plan, but got negative responses from another Forum that I visit rarely.
Was told that it would not be compatible with my motor, even though they...

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I'm in Australia, Perth and plan to use this as a drive motor for cutting and narrowing/widening steel car wheels, but more importantly, it will also act as the automatic welding rotor...

Thanks for your post Ericks2, not quite sure what to make of it just yet.
I feel the need to contemplate it for now.

Probably over my head for the minute at least...

I recently scored this baby shaper/slotter.
Not quite sure how you tell the difference or what name to use but what the heck.

It is definitely an interesting machine to learn about.
I've faced...

Baron, I will have a little play with my ohmmeter over the Easter break and see what I come up with.
Thanks for your thoughts.

Thanks mate, well I'm at your mercy until then.
I feel way closer to a solution than I did when I originally posted.
Also good to know these motors are a decent setup to use.

Ericks2, I'd be really keen to know more about where your wires go and see how the capcititors hook up.
I'm not a sparky but can do basic stuff and pretty much know my limits, that is probably the...

Wish I could, if I knew more about the machine.
Never did see the machine.
I guess when requesting info from a source can be upto the character and attitude of the person at the other end.
Right...

Unfortunately, I dont know any info other than it came out of a paper shredder.
I like your thought pattern though.
So here is hoping somebody can add another piece to this jigsaw.

Looks like the post after yours from Ericks2 maybe my best lead so far.

Email sent to Austria, but did ask if there was somebody local to contact.
I hope you are right and I'm wrong regarding their interest.
Never know, I'm just losing faith in the attitude of the...

You are more onto it than me.
I did it the hard way and counted the turns by hand to determine the reduction.
At least we agree.:2tsup:

If I could have it run as a 2 speed motor that would be...

No big deal about geese etc.:2tsup:

Not a bad idea you propose.:D
So if you have committed any sins, you have definitely redeemed yourself now.
:wink::wink::wink:
I did a quick search of the...

Glad to know that I need to be looking for a capacitor.:2tsup:

Will that consume one or two more of my wires unknow at this point???:?

So, number 1 wire is earth coloured YELLOW with GREEN stripe, number 7 wire appears to be the right colour RED for active and number 5 wire is BLACK which locally is known to be neutral.

Lets look at it this way.

I have an electric motor that I'd like to power up.
We know it is single phase and it has 7 wires showing on the input side.

One wire is earth and I figure one wire...

My project my way.
I appreciate the comments outside of what I seek, but they are not what I need.

Its a Frank Sinatra project...

The motor, I know came out of a top end office paper shredder, so between knowing that and the motor plate I guess we can safely assume it is a single phase motor.

For its use, well the plan is to...

Bugger, not even just running one direction?

Without the VFD what do I need to get it to run?

I am about to venture into a new project and wanted to power it with this motor and VFD pictured.

The VFD, I am assuming that I can get most info online later when required.
Just asking, is it...

I have an old twin piston style, sitting on top of the cylinder, came out of an old petrol station.
Is a bit noisy, so put it outside and build a shed around it and lined it with polystyrene foam....

I'm a bit of a jack stand tragic owning more than my share of these units.
The early ones as previously posted are by far the best and I have two pairs.
The units from the 70's & 80's were mostly...

I'm thinking about doing this project some time in the future when I find the right scrap.

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Thanks for your reply Baron.
Funny thing is I'm pretty sure my 3 jaw is a Pratt same as yours.

Yes, actually I've taken to making my work location with jaw No 1 as well.
I'll take your advice...

Well, always nice to be posting good news I guess.
I have been very dilligent and removed my chuck, took a micro cut off my register diameter which now allows the chuck to smoothly rotate on the...