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John Davies 13 | 04/02/2020 18:33:12 | ||||||||||||
6 forum posts | Hi guys does anyone know where I can buy a new or used 3/4 hp single phase 4 pole electric motor for my clarke cl500 metalworker lathe from.tried machine mart but they are coming back with over £400 which I thought pricey any help appreciated john. | ||||||||||||
Mark P. | 04/02/2020 19:02:57 | ||||||||||||
![]() 618 forum posts 8 photos | John, have a look on ebay, loads there and I think that Machine Mart sell motors cheaper than £400. Mark P. | ||||||||||||
John Davies 13 | 04/02/2020 20:48:15 | ||||||||||||
6 forum posts | M mart £377 plus vat.none on ebay to suit .ie 16mm shaft. | ||||||||||||
martin perman | 04/02/2020 20:52:12 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1950 forum posts 81 photos | John, For less than £400 Transwave will supply you with a 3/4 hp 3ph motor, remote control and VFD. Martin P | ||||||||||||
Martin Connelly | 04/02/2020 21:03:11 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1687 forum posts 181 photos | Search ebay for 16mm shaft motors and see if one suits. Note a 3 phase motor and VFD is well below £400 so don't dismiss this as an option. Martin C | ||||||||||||
fizzy | 04/02/2020 21:11:09 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1774 forum posts 120 photos | For less than £100 delivered you can get this - just bore the pulley and file the keyway and its done **LINK** | ||||||||||||
Martin Connelly | 04/02/2020 21:13:03 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1687 forum posts 181 photos | I have just seen the other thread regarding this lathe. I wonder if you have bought a machine that has had a three phase motor fitted already. The standard stop start wiring would be disconnected if this was the case. Single phase motors tend to be defined by rpm and 3 phase by poles. Martin C | ||||||||||||
martin perman | 04/02/2020 21:15:00 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1950 forum posts 81 photos | I now have a question, I was told by MM that the shaft was 15 mm can somebody confirm that it is 16 mm, my new 3ph motor is 14 and I have to make a sleeve. Martin P | ||||||||||||
Bill Dawes | 04/02/2020 21:59:20 | ||||||||||||
428 forum posts | Hi John, I used to have a clarke lathe/mill, I changed the motor for a 3 phase to use with an inverter, as far as I know still have the old motor which you are welcome to have, will have a look tomorrow and let you know. Bill D. | ||||||||||||
Bill Dawes | 04/02/2020 22:01:44 | ||||||||||||
428 forum posts | I should add that working in the industrial fan industry we use a huge amount of motors, mainly 3 phase, but 400 quid for such a small motor is scandalous. Bill D. | ||||||||||||
old mart | 05/02/2020 22:30:52 | ||||||||||||
2825 forum posts 178 photos | You can buy motors with a 19mm shaft for a fraction of the price, can the pulley bore be enlarged? | ||||||||||||
Neil Wyatt | 05/02/2020 23:00:17 | ||||||||||||
![]() Moderator 18544 forum posts 723 photos 78 articles | Machine mart sell this one for £96 if you can find a way to get the pulley bored out (assuming it meets the duty cycle requirement).
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Steviegtr | 05/02/2020 23:45:54 | ||||||||||||
![]() 1967 forum posts 267 photos | I have this if you are interested. I took it off my myford to fit a 3 ph motor, it's in perfect condition & is wired up with a reversing switch & stop start station, 3/4hp 240v ac. All ready to go. Only needs a plug fitting. Can be seen working. I'm in Leeds so pick up only. £130 would snap my arm off. |
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