Repowering a 1916 Southbend Lathe

[RobertHaas]

There should be a wiring diagram on the inside of the switch cover. If I remember correctly it uses the standard wire numbering system.

Here's a link to the wiring diagram from Grainger:

https://www.grainger.com/ec/pdf/2X440_1.pdf

that schematic is worthless

 

[RobertHaas]

With the help of You Tube my 102 year old lathe is now sporting a 2 HP motor.

I bought a new drum switch and built an overhead mount for it.

Lathe is unbelievable better in every way.

No more stalling when I use a parting tool. Can now actually take a real cut and get through a project in a normal amount of time.

Best improvement I have ever made to a piece of equipment.

 

[matthewsx]

I upgraded my 100-year-old Seneca Falls Star 9X5 lathe with a 1hp Baldor 3 phase motor and a VFD. Makes a world of difference





Cheers,

John