What motor should i use?

[nicParticipant @nic]

Hi there, i own a Sieg SC2 and on my list of modifications is to power the lead screw with a variable speed motor of some sort, i know nothing about motors and electronics so any advice would be much appreciated,

 

many thanks in advance

 

nic

[nicParticipant @nic]

[Michael Cox 1Participant @michaelcox1]

Hi Nic,

I have fitted a leadscrew motor to my minilathe. You can find more details here:

 

http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/leadscrew-motor.html

 

I hope this helps

 

Mike

[James fortinParticipant @jamesfortin46829]

hi

 

i am trying to build a variable power feed for my lathe and mill. i chose to use an ordinary motor as stepper motors need controllers. i managed to knock up a pulse width modulation speed controller fairly quickly.make your own pwm controller

 

the trouble im having is finding a motor with enough torque at low speeds(without excessive gearing) and enough of a speed range to get a range of feeds easily.

 

another alternative is gutting an old cordless drill for the speed control and planetary gearbox.

 

james

 

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