Sometimes stuff turns up.
Kinda' like that itch/rash that turns up, that needs medicated cream?
asking for the guys riding a crusty to work.
Machine tools and stuff...
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Kinda' like that itch/rash that turns up, that needs medicated cream?
asking for the guys riding a crusty to work.
This tailstock was with some junk I bought. Anyone got any idea what it might fit? Casting # 10D-6
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This tailstock was with some junk I bought. Anyone got any idea what it might fit? Casting # 10D-6
@thomas1
Looks to be for a 10" Atlas. How tall is it, from the ways to center?
This tailstock was with some junk I bought. Anyone got any idea what it might fit? Casting # 10D-6
@thomas1
T1 is smarts and stuff, I was gonna guess it fit a lathe
I'll check when I get back out to the shop tomorrow. I've been looking at pics on the web and I think you nailed it.
2 flat ways was the big clue.
@Barneyrb @Termitebuffet I see thins is 440 volt. Any recommendations? Is there a cheap VFD that is 440 output? A cheap step up transformer? Or, convert the motor?
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Sheldon Model R15-5 Engine Lathe.
15" swing over bed, 32" max distance between centers, approx. 2-1/4" hole through spindle, taper attachment, #4MT tailstock, 440 volt, 3-phase, s/n: 33140, approx. 75" x 46" x 52" overall. Cary Specialized Services has Quoted $300 to Load This Item. Please Call (608) 519-3335 for Scheduling and...
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@Barneyrb @Termitebuffet I see thins is 440 volt. Any recommendations? Is there a cheap VFD that is 440 output? A cheap step up transformer? Or, convert the motor?
Sheldon Model R15-5 Engine Lathe.
15" swing over bed, 32" max distance between centers, approx. 2-1/4" hole through spindle, taper attachment, #4MT tailstock, 440 volt, 3-phase, s/n: 33140, approx. 75" x 46" x 52" overall. Cary Specialized Services has Quoted $300 to Load This Item. Please Call (608) 519-3335 for Scheduling and...
Tim, I'm willing to bet the motor is a 240/480 and wired for 480. You may have to change the control power transformer from 480x120 to 240x120 but they are available in dual voltage also.
To answer your question, you can turn single into 3 phase with a VFD but you can't change voltage without a transformer. If you could find a 480 x 240 transformer it would work. You can hook it up backwards and turn 240 into 480 real easy
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@Barneyrb @Termitebuffet I see thins is 440 volt. Any recommendations? Is there a cheap VFD that is 440 output? A cheap step up transformer? Or, convert the motor?
Sheldon Model R15-5 Engine Lathe.
15" swing over bed, 32" max distance between centers, approx. 2-1/4" hole through spindle, taper attachment, #4MT tailstock, 440 volt, 3-phase, s/n: 33140, approx. 75" x 46" x 52" overall. Cary Specialized Services has Quoted $300 to Load This Item. Please Call (608) 519-3335 for Scheduling and...
Buying to keep or sell? There’s a pretty active Sheldon email group.
Sadly, John Knox, who was an actual Sheldon employee (maybe part of their engineering staff?) and was the expert for everything Sheldon suffered a head injury while shoveling snow from his neighbor’s driveway in 2021 and has not recovered as of yet. I believe Mr. Knox is in his mid 80’s.
@Barneyrb @Termitebuffet I see thins is 440 volt. Any recommendations? Is there a cheap VFD that is 440 output? A cheap step up transformer? Or, convert the motor?
Sheldon Model R15-5 Engine Lathe.
15" swing over bed, 32" max distance between centers, approx. 2-1/4" hole through spindle, taper attachment, #4MT tailstock, 440 volt, 3-phase, s/n: 33140, approx. 75" x 46" x 52" overall. Cary Specialized Services has Quoted $300 to Load This Item. Please Call (608) 519-3335 for Scheduling and...
Tag on it is stamped 460v, fwiw.
A friend is wanting something bigger. He has a small SB or Craftsman lathe. If he gets it, you're gonna be the go to guy when we got questions. I know you have a Sheldon. I meant to post this in the NSP thread. oops.
If he gets it I’ll forward the link for that group. It was a yahoo group years ago and migrated to groups.io once they fucked all the yahoo groups. I think all the messages and files were saved. That R-15 is a way nicer/more advanced machine than my 11”. They’re a heck of a nice lathe if in decent condition.
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T1 had a movement without making a mess of shit!
He has a rep for nailing pretty much anything