3/4hp variable speed dc motor with control, from an untapped source

[Analias]

It may be a while before I purchase one. I did send a request for information, specifically the manual, installation, instructions, and controller schematic. I don't hold too much hope that I will get a response, but I can hope.

 

[Analias]

Well, surprise... surprise - I got a response. I was pointed to the link below:

http://www.consew.com/View/Consew-Model-CS1000-CS2000

There is a PDF file link lower down.

UPDATE - I sent a request through the consew site for more information. Let's see what that nets us.

 

[bobvia]

http://www.consew.com/View/Consew-Model-CS1000-CS2000


Just finished dc conversion this weekend using this motor and controller on my 9x20 lathe. The foot switch on this controller uses a photo resistor and diode for speed control just have to replace the photo resistor with a 25k pot and you can adjust speed from 0 to max set rpm. The motor is easy to mount as it has sever t-slots so mounting can be as simple as as using 1.25" angle and drilling holes to match the existing motor mounting studs. The controller and motor have have tach leads to control the rpm of the motor, so even at low speeds and heavy cuts the motor runs at a constant speed.

Mike

 

[jster1963]

Well I just bought the exact motor on ebay a few mins ago. I may have a few more questions about the setup when it gets here. I'm going to run my lathe with it. My treadmill motor and controller are not quite as good as I had hoped. Wish me luck......

 

[hendeygeorge]

Thanks for all the comments, I know I can use one for my small lathe.

 

[prmindartmouth]

Given the positive sounding reports above, I ordered a similar motor off the Canadian Ebay, namely a:FESM550N, 110V 3/4HP 550W 3300RPM,Quiet HighTorque DC Servo Motor

It appears to be basically the same as the FL-550 (fingers crossed) I want to try powering an old Shopsmith that has no motor.


Looks like it will be a very interesting experiment.........thank you to jumps4 !!!

 

[Smudgemo]

Count me in - I ordered one for my Benchmaster horizontal mill that I bought in need of a motor. I'll report back when I get to work on the installation.

 

[Smudgemo]

....and set up and making chips:


I may need a more solid mount, and I definitely need a larger pulley on the spindle to take advantage of the motor speed, but so far so good.

 

[jumps4]

i'm glad to see this is working out well for everyone I'm really happy with the one i installed on my 9x20 lathe
happy chips
steve

 

[prmindartmouth]

I made a swing arm to carry the magnet as seen here:



That allowed the control box to be separated from the motor. I then adapted the DC motor to an elderly Shopsmith machine that had a bad motor. So far, appears to work great...thank you jumps4. The adaption details are written up on the Shopsmith forum.