It is difficult and expensive to but a different head on a direct drive machine.. The end result will be seen as a downgrade by most of the people wanting that jointer. Changing knives is a 20-30...
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It is difficult and expensive to but a different head on a direct drive machine.. The end result will be seen as a downgrade by most of the people wanting that jointer. Changing knives is a 20-30...
I think the Hydro 3200 was the top end in the 1990s. A Hydro or SI16 new would be in the 20K range at least. While any used machine is risky, there are lots of used sliders and prices make them a...
Any difference is only relevant if you are attaching wings to an airplane with them. Dave
Do you suppose that is a static converter on the back or does it contain the start and run caps for the converted motor? I've never seen a three phase converted to single so curious. Dave
That looks to have the original direct drive three phase motor and head. The replacement heads are usually for the belt drive as the head and motor rotor are one piece. It is usually not economical...
Baldor is as good as it gets in the small motor world so I'm leaning to belt tension too. I have motors that you can instantly change from forward to reverse with a load and don't throw the belt but...
Did Northfield spec the motor too? What brand is it. Sounds like a 3600 rpm two pole motor. Northfield used that hp on their 12" jointers but it was a direct drive large frame design. in a single...
Just stay away from generic and go with a name brand like Hitachi WJ200 or others. The old direct drive motor will be tough but also expensive to rewind. If speeding up, I'd stay below 70 hz. Keep...
One of the misconceptions about old iron is that you need to spend lots of time rehabbing. An old cast iron jointer with flat tables and a big heavy fence that is running when you buy it, will...
I've had two Performax, 25x2 and 37x2 and currently have two WB Sandya Win 25" and Sandya 5 43x2. There is a place for all machines. If the work load is light and you don't have a lot of spare...
If you can fit a 24" machine, look for a used SCMI Sandya Win. they go for about 4K-5K on the used market and a good machine. You want a drum and a removeable platen. Also check the tracking...
I may have missed the discussion about power but if you are buying these types of machines you need to upgrade your power supply. 100 amps at 240v will make 15 hp machines a challenge when you...
The original fence had T bolts that fit tightly in the bottom of the fence extrusion. Some of the T bolts had a spring or delrin set screw so they could be adjusted to a friction fit. That fit is...
My 16" saws are either short stroke sliders or traditional saws. The large slider has a guard although it doesn't swing away which is the nice feature of the Harvey.
Not covering the scorer is...
I came close back when they were about $500 but the guard would not clear any saw with scoring or even my 16" saws without and Harvey wasn't interested in a larger model. They seem stuck that...
Is Pertici gone now too? Their Univer feeders were a step above Steff. I'm not sure that at least some of the Steff parts are now Chinese. They used to rebadge certain feeders from Comatic. The...
Swapping to a smaller motor is easier than going to single phase. Saws like SCM run 9 hp motors that are smaller frame and an easier swap for 5 hp, three phase. You still need a vfd but they will...
When setting the spindle, you do have to be careful to bottom out the taper. It is possible to turn the collar nut and think the spindle is bedded when it isn't, causing runout. Dave
Have you talked with Mark Hennebury ? I believe he experience with super surfacers. Dave
I'm surprised the T130 is still available. they go for 3-4K generally without feeder. The green machines were a good vintage. Dave
Mine have a sizzling bacon sound but my ears are old so I barely hear it. I believe I've heard that the newer models might be a little louder than the old blue ones. Some sound is comforting so I...
I run with a full sized vfd. The 5 hp motor gives extra hp at the low end but still loses torque and hp at the high end. Without a reeves or a backgear. the motor size for a lathe is often doubled...
Those were an adequate but not great resaw but it is worth 2900 in todays market. The machine is ACM but generally Laguna ordered the lighter Star series for the non HD models. Dave
If you need a wide speed range with a vfd, consider a vector duty motor. I have a Baldor TENV on my lathe that will deliver constant torque to -0- and can be run over 120 hz. The high end of course...
2.5 kw should be close to 3.4 hp. Dave