[Newbie] Drum Switch

[Hiddenhider]

Here's a real noob question for ya'll. I have a Craftsman 101.12400 and would like to know if a drum switch be used to reverse a 110v single phase motor?

Thank you,
John

 

[John Hasler]

Here's a real noob question for ya'll. I have a Craftsman 101.12400 and would like to know if a drum switch be used to reverse a 110v single phase motor?

Thank you,
John

Yes.

 

[roadie33]

I believe if the motor plate says it is a reversible it can.

 

[Hiddenhider]

Thank you for the quick replies.

John

 

[kd4gij]

Yes if the motor can be reversed. But wtch running that lathe in reverse. The chuck is right hand thread and can come unscrewed in reverse.

 

[Hiddenhider]

Thanks for the reminder about the chuck, I'm still getting used to the idea that it screws on and off. I purchased this lathe in order to custom build threaded shafts, some are metric. I found the design for a hand crank in order to turn it in reverse so I may just stick with that.

Thanks,
John

 

[In The Shop]

As stated before, not all motors are reversible. If the nameplate says to inter change two wires to change the direction you can add a drum switch and wire it to achieve FWD / OFF / REV. There are many wiring diagrams to suit your situation. Remember, for a single phase motor, you have to let the motor come to a stop before it will reverse direction.