I just picked up a couple of 1/3 hp motors and a controller
I am going to replace the motor on my TSP&B lathe
should I fix up the controller that came with the motor,use my old controller or use a KB one I have
New motor
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I just picked up a couple of 1/3 hp motors and a controller
I am going to replace the motor on my TSP&B lathe
should I fix up the controller that came with the motor,use my old controller or use a KB one I have
Chuck,
It all depends on the amperage draw of your new motor and how many amps your different controllers can supply.
As long as the controller can supply the maximum amps that the motor will draw, then you are golden. If it can't, then you're likely to let the magic smoke out!
My 2 cents,
Gary
It all depends on the amperage draw of your new motor and how many amps your different controllers can supply.
As long as the controller can supply the maximum amps that the motor will draw, then you are golden. If it can't, then you're likely to let the magic smoke out!
My 2 cents,
Gary
Chuck, The controler that came with you old motor will work fine. The one that came with your new motor will also work fine, just add a Fwd/Rev switch and a plug in for your foot control and your good to go. Your KB controller I am not familiar with so I can not speak to that.
So my power is finally back on at home,work still no power
I wired up the controller with a on/off and reverse switch
Made up a pulley from a chunk of steel round
After over 10 years of service,the controller box on my Enco tip lathe went bad.
Instead of buying a new loaded box from Little Machine Shop,I found a guy on eBay that had a used controller for sale,with the KB Electronics KBLC-240D controller board. It also has a secondary board,and the typical F/O/R switch,speed control knob,and a beefy fuseholder.
It's awesome,runs better than ever before,and back up and running for 50.00.
If I had to start from scratch with a controller,I'd start looking for that board. Tommy D.
Instead of buying a new loaded box from Little Machine Shop,I found a guy on eBay that had a used controller for sale,with the KB Electronics KBLC-240D controller board. It also has a secondary board,and the typical F/O/R switch,speed control knob,and a beefy fuseholder.
It's awesome,runs better than ever before,and back up and running for 50.00.
If I had to start from scratch with a controller,I'd start looking for that board. Tommy D.
Thats a KBMD-240D controller I have in my origional post,2nd pic top right
120/240 volt ,change the fuse and resistor to whatever hp motor you are using, Made for 90VDC motors I think
Plus I think they go for 110.00 new plus another 50.00 for the F/B/R switch,this other controller was alot less
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As Chuck pointed out, you got a screaming deal on the KBC-240D. I have used both KBIC and Minarik controllers and I lean towards the KBIC's as my preferred.
YMMV
Gary
Over the years I have been in many a Cue Makers shop. I have now read hundreds of posts and threads by Cue makers. I don't have the knowledge or talent myself but am awe struck by how creative and inventive the average Cue Maker is. I try to keep up and do Google searches for a better understanding.
I know to many this is probably a simple thread with ABC procedures but I would love to read more threads like this.
Thanks
I know to many this is probably a simple thread with ABC procedures but I would love to read more threads like this.
Thanks
LiL' Stroker
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Tom - I feel the same way. I am just geting my feet wet in the cue repair field and I really enjoy reading posts like this and seeing how one cuemaker responds to another cuemaker in need of information and or help. You all are very noble to the Billiard Industry and I am sure glad to be a part of that!!
~Stroker~