The Home Machinist!

So as with my other post on VFD'S sounds like you would need two static converters also so you do no over load the table feed motor during start up. Thanks for all the replys.

Matt

I went to pick up new mill today tore it down and loaded with know issues hopefully will say the same about the move from the trailer to the shop. All and all very pleased with it very solid and in great condition it is a Balding Beaver VBRP 10x54 table 3hp. I just got to figure which converter to u...

I am still debating and reviewing previous post on wether to go with Rotary, Static or VFD. I believe if I could find a 3 phase motor i would go with rotary converter but i havent had much luck in finding one. Anyways to the point here can I run a milling machine with one vfd for both main motor and...

On the static phase converters if you get one sized to run the main motor(3hp) is there a problem on the table feed motor(.33hp)? Is there two needed one for each.

Thanks for the response's I will have to try a smaller blade and also i was not aware of the aggresive feed that is needed will try that next.I am pretty conservative on cuts no reason to hurry it a hobby right. My lathe is pretty rigid for an older small lathe. 20 Years ago I used parting tools all...

Had a piece of 5" mild steel bored out in the center to 3". At higher speeds alot of chatter so I slowed it down and it climbed the tool and broke the tool. So i went both directions with the speed and could see the same result coming and stopped before hand. It is a HSS 1/8" parting ...

Well had another incident with the parting tool and have tried everything (That i can think of anyways) spindle speed fast didnt work ok :( spindle speed slower that didnt work :oops: check make sure it is straight didnt work :x check make sure it centered didnt work :cry: So i must ask what is the ...

Thanks Dan.

Have any suggestions on phase converter?

Just got a new Beaver :lol: Mill. Should start bringing it home next week where I will start the adventure of moving in the shop in the backyard on a hill not the easiest to get machines in and out of. Does anyone know what taper was on the spindles of these machines? Than i have to find either a ro...

Hi a few years back there was a long article in live steam on building a Climax locomotive I believe it was Bob Reedy? Does anyone know if these drawings are availible anywhere else?

Thanks