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  1. bevins

    Induction motor?

    Thanks, you guys are great! can I reserve one more question for connections? I know how it should be done but, just want to make sure before I do the actual connection. Thanks again, Bob
  2. bevins

    Induction motor?

    I see. Thanks, Not going to be turning a big tree. If that were the case I think I would rather turn around the tree instead of the tree turning. We are doing small pens and maybe some table legs. This is the motor I have. I do have a 5hp motor that I may use instead then. It is 3500 RPM...
  3. bevins

    Induction motor?

    Sorry, It is going on a lathe for turning wood.
  4. bevins

    Induction motor?

    Thanks for the reply. I have another question. When I put the 1160RPM 230vac 3phase motor on a vfd, and use a 9" pully on the motor and a 3" pully on the shaft (lathe) I am turning, can I expect enough torque to at 3100 RPM? Thanks, Bob
  5. bevins

    Induction motor?

    Hi all, I need a motor and vfd while I am building a machine. Peoblem is I do not know much about motors. I have an older Dayton 1.5hp and a 5 hp dayton. models 3n222 and 2N998D respectively. 230 AC 3phase. Do you have to connect an induction motor to a vfd or any AC motor will do. How do I...

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