Re: Re: Asian Lathe Conversion

If I had to do consistent spindle reversing like this with a single phase
supply I'd expect the low-end import motor to fail. I'd look into
replacing it with a copper wound motor made for instant reversing.

Ray

>    From: "Vince Negrete" <vnegrete@...>
> Subject: Re: Asian Lathe Conversion
>
> Thats ok, and I think normal after you get it fresh from the factory.
>  The breakin period was hell on my Jet Lathe since I was doing ACME
> threading on it the first day I got it running.   Darn Motor Starter
> caps kept blowing because I wasnt willing to wait the few seconds
> shutdown they require. (yes the 220 wiring was correct.)  Quick On/Offs
> are hell on those 220V Motors.