Model Forum / General / Models / October 2006

I fitted one to my Harrison L5. I put the motor where the old motor was

end, so the controls are about at the level of the drip tray. works
well, and the only perminant mod to the lathe was a couple of tapped
holes to hold the control box on.
The only other electrics on my lathe is a LoVolt light, which was 440V
- 12V, so I got a LoVolt transformer for halogen lights and wired that
to a seperate plug. My lathe plugs in, 1 for the motor, 1 for the light
into existing 13A sockets.
Ive kept all the 440V control gear, but unmounted and in a cardboard
box, in case I need it, or sell the lathe but keep the VSD.

Dave

Got the lathe onto its stand yesterday, the whole lot on a 4" high 2x4
base.
Perfect working height.
Fitted the 3 phase motor, but the terminal box fouls the underside of
the headstock casting, making the belt too tight, so tight in fact I
had to lever it on using a screwdriver.
Will have another look later as I may be able to move the motor along
the mounting plate to get the terminal housing to clear.
This will necessitate drilling 2 extra holes for the motor feet, and
moving the pully towards the motor - hopefully that is.
Must take some photos.

GeoffH
(The Pirate)
Norfolk - UK not VA