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Busbee Cue

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Hello all,

I am looking for a better control box for the 1/2 hp Penn Motor. The controller that is stock with this motor is a bit lacking.

I would like to get something with reverse option. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
 
Busbee Cue said:
Hello all,

I am looking for a better control box for the 1/2 hp Penn Motor. The controller that is stock with this motor is a bit lacking.

I would like to get something with reverse option. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.
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Chris Hightower has a good replacement for that motor with reverse. I would contact him.
 
I now have a couple of lathes converted to 3phase using a transistorized inverter AC motor controller. I am using EI-450M-S1L Eric Drive, 220v 1ph input 220v 3phase out.They do models with 110 in and 220 out.
I like the setup alot, although not real cheap,the system is alot more efficient than single phase motors. The other advantage is the ability to control the acceleration and deceleration of the start and stop.
Just offering another option.
Neil
 
You can install a DPDT switch inside the controller and bingo you have reversable direction. If you do it...Id suggest an ON-OFF-ON DPDT switch. Available at Rad Shack.

Cheers
 
StrokeAnalyzer said:
You can install a DPDT switch inside the controller and bingo you have reversable direction. If you do it...Id suggest an ON-OFF-ON DPDT switch. Available at Rad Shack.

Cheers
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Hello,

I have a couple of these motors set up with the reversing switch you mentioned.

I should have been a little more specific with my post. I was looking for some options for a controller with reversing that had more torque than the penn motor setup. I find that the penn motor setup is very easy to bog down, especially when drilling.
 

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I like to pick up a Minarik or KB DC controller from eBay (just get a model that will handle the amperage of your motor). Then you can add in a variable potentiometer to control the speed (connection tabs are on the controllers and marked) and a DPDT switch as Stroke suggests. Build a ventilated box to house everything and you're done. It gives you more flexibility on the size and shape of your controller box.

Most of these controllers also have acceleration and deceleration rate controls built into them if you want to tweak them in.

I put one on my cue lathe and on my Enco 3-in-1.

HTH

Gary
 
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