Thinking that I had a picture of the wiring connections for my Warco VMC mill, I stripped out all the electrics and replaced them with a new VFD/ 3-phase motor/ pendant remote control set-up. So far, so good. I then had the idea that I might re-motor my lathe, which is currently powered by a ½HP single-phase motor, with a 1HP motor, using the now redundant switchgear from the mill. Now here's my error – I didn't take any photos of the old installation before getting enthusiastic with the screwdriver, so I am limited to a wiring diagram, downloaded from the American Grizzly site for the equivalent mill manual. To be honest, it isn't much help to me, at least not without a great deal of head-scratching. The motor is a reversible single-phase 1.5HP one – too powerful for my lathe to handle, I'm assuming.

I am hoping that some kind soul will take pity on me and take a photo or two of the inside of their (standard) single-phase VMC column so that I can correctly restore the original wiring connections. Please PM me if you can help.

If not, watch out for a "For sale" entry. The set-up would be ideal for someone rebuilding/modernising an older lathe or mill.

Thanks,

John