- Joined
- Oct 30, 2020
- Messages
- 10
So I have a 1954 model Rockwell 11" lathe that I have mostly restored. Nice setup with quick change and all that, I scrapped all the old crappy wiring and installed a VFD on the stock motor. The orignal cabinet is racked bad and I am going to be building a custom new frame bench for it.
I just happened to pick up two 7.5hp motors brand new never been wired for $75!!! score I know its overkill but Im thinking I can finally get rid of the crap Reeves drive which the bearings are squeaking in it anyway and replace motor with one of these 7.5hp ones I got for almost nothing.
Question...using the higher horsepower motor (same RPM rating as original motor) wont that just give me better torque when Im running it half speed like 30hz as long as the motor is getting sufficient cooling of course?
I just happened to pick up two 7.5hp motors brand new never been wired for $75!!! score I know its overkill but Im thinking I can finally get rid of the crap Reeves drive which the bearings are squeaking in it anyway and replace motor with one of these 7.5hp ones I got for almost nothing.
Question...using the higher horsepower motor (same RPM rating as original motor) wont that just give me better torque when Im running it half speed like 30hz as long as the motor is getting sufficient cooling of course?