Re: Anybody buy the Delta 2 HP lathe??

Hmmm. Okay. It is a vfd but the lathe is run on single phase. I suppose 
the others are also 3 phase motors, just don't explain it.  I like the 
Delta lathe, and the X5 model looks to be like the tool hieght problem 
is resolved. Perhaps with the others too but I can't tell because the 
pictures they use, are the same.

Anybody have one??I am curious about the adequecy of the bed strength?

Thanks for the reply.


John

Jim Swank wrote:

> All VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) that I know of are used on a 3 
> phase motor, even when connected to a single phase supply.
>
> In fact, all induction (no brushes) AC motors must have more than a 
> single phase winding to start.  On most of them, this is done by uding 
> a capacitor to shift the single phase supply to a second winding, 
> which is disconnected by an internal centrifical swich as the motor 
> comes up to speed.
>
> Of the lathes themselves, I have no experience.
>
> Jim
>
>
> Eddie Munster wrote:
>
> > I am curious what it is really like? Is the bed adequate for large 
> > turnings? Or is it to flexible? I am looking at the X5, 2 hp, 240 
> > volter.
> >
> > http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=4745
> >
> > They describe the motor as 3 phase. Whats up with that.  Does the 
> > variable frequency speed controller deliver 3 phase to the moter for 
> > more low rpm torque?  They don't say this about the other 2 hp lathe 
> > (746).  I do like the greater distance between centres as compared 
> > to......
> >
> > http://www.general.ca/product/general/26020an.html
> >
> >
> > The 20 incher variable speed model. Now this one is very heavy, great 
> > for a lathe but I will have to disassemble it to get it itno my 
> > basement. I am not sure how easy it will be to take apart. Stand and 
> > bed will have to be seperated. Wiring and drive belt are my concerns.
> >
> > With the delta lathe is it possible to move the headstock into the 
> > middle of the bed, rotate it and work on a bowl say 20 inches? I 
> > don't see why not so long as the bed is up to it.
> >
> > If anybody has any experiences along these lines pleas enlighten me 
> > if you can.....
> >
> > John