Re: Running a BOSS on single phase

Hello,

I've always used 1800's (up to 20HP, for a 15HP motor on a widebelt
sander.)

I'd use a 5HP,1800 rpm to make a converter for the BP spindle.

Would be interesting to hear why he's suggesting 3600...

Ballendo

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> > Check e-bay and the local scrap yards. I found 3 phase motors

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> > bay to be really cheap and I trip over them at the scrap yard.
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> > Dave
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> A motor rewinder I talked to said that 3600 RPM is the desired
> rated speed for a converter. Any truth to this?
> And what horsepower rating should I get to run a BOSS 2HP mill?
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> Thanks,
> Scott