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Hello everyone.
I am making progress on my heavy 10 but have been a lousy forum member by not communicating and posting pictures. Presently I am waiting on a dial indicator to evaluate spindle shimming. Leveling feet have arrived from McMaster Carr. When I started this project about 5 years ago I bought a new 3/4 hp GE motor and an Automation GS1 AC drive.
After watching many VFD videos I think I will buy the LENZE AC Tech SMV Vector and use the GS1 on something else. My reason is that the GS1 defies my ability to understand it's programming and would require a box enclosure. The Lenze SMV does not require a box and has sealed control buttons & housing. There are videos explaining the exact programming I would use.
The reason for this post is that as I try to digest information I wonder if I should buy a 1 HP motor instead of using the 3/4 hp motor. Although that may be overkill for myself I'm certain that my son and possibly grandson will want the lathe unless I've been putting lipstick on a pig.
IF I buy a 1hp motor I would probably buy it from the same place as the SMV Vector and try to convince them to configure the VFD/motor for me. It is unlikely that they would do it I will ask.
While I'm posting, what is an ideal tool post for my lathe?
That purchase will have to wait until my credit card cools off but I'm trying to think ahead.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments (good or bad).
Stephen
I am making progress on my heavy 10 but have been a lousy forum member by not communicating and posting pictures. Presently I am waiting on a dial indicator to evaluate spindle shimming. Leveling feet have arrived from McMaster Carr. When I started this project about 5 years ago I bought a new 3/4 hp GE motor and an Automation GS1 AC drive.
After watching many VFD videos I think I will buy the LENZE AC Tech SMV Vector and use the GS1 on something else. My reason is that the GS1 defies my ability to understand it's programming and would require a box enclosure. The Lenze SMV does not require a box and has sealed control buttons & housing. There are videos explaining the exact programming I would use.
The reason for this post is that as I try to digest information I wonder if I should buy a 1 HP motor instead of using the 3/4 hp motor. Although that may be overkill for myself I'm certain that my son and possibly grandson will want the lathe unless I've been putting lipstick on a pig.
IF I buy a 1hp motor I would probably buy it from the same place as the SMV Vector and try to convince them to configure the VFD/motor for me. It is unlikely that they would do it I will ask.
While I'm posting, what is an ideal tool post for my lathe?
That purchase will have to wait until my credit card cools off but I'm trying to think ahead.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments (good or bad).
Stephen