south bend lathe

French t0ast · 08-04-2009, 12:02 AM

I got a pretty large lathe for free, and the guy I got it from going to help me learn to use it, apparently he is amazing. It just is missing a motor.

So if I understood it right, I can get a 3phase or a single phase motor?
I have access to 3phase where its at right now, and that would be a lot easier then trying to move it. Where would be a good place to find a motor... when I figure out what size I need.

Any tips are thoughts?

Im excited :]

Dave-D · 08-04-2009, 12:06 AM

Grainger.com

Look under motors, have fun!

blackrain · 08-04-2009, 12:07 AM

Call southbend.
SouthBendLathe.com - Home of South Bend Lathe Co.
Later,
Blackrain

French t0ast · 08-04-2009, 12:09 AM

Im guessing that using 3 phase would be better in the 1st place? Because I guess if im wrong about that I could move it here to my house.

Jaan · 08-04-2009, 12:33 AM

You can get a 3 phase converter for your house later on. I used a South Bend lathe with a converter for years.

Stuffy · 08-04-2009, 02:20 AM

You'll need a single phase motor if you want it in your house, unless your house has a 3 phase converter.
Lathes are fun.

I use an old Clausing lathe.

ProX · 08-04-2009, 09:44 AM

If you're gonna bring it home, I'd do what others have suggested and get the converter. H.P. for H.P., a 3ph motor is way smaller than a comparable single phase motor and may have a different mounting pad (or face mount) so if space is limited single may not even be an option.

nickakathebest1 · 08-04-2009, 11:30 AM

wo to www.harborborfreight.com they have motors i beleave

Redcon-5 · 08-04-2009, 01:06 PM

Not all 3-phase motors are the same you need to know what rpm the lathe requires to get your gear speeds right. If you don't have a lot 3-phase experience I would follow BlackRains advice and contact SouthBend.

G-man75 · 08-04-2009, 01:55 PM

"naw.... 3 phase ant nothen."....... ground 1ph out of the 3ph system on the load side. now theres some fireworks........

take REDCON-5's advise and let a professional take care of it...

08-04-2009, 12:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
French t0ast Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2007	south bend lathe I got a pretty large lathe for free, and the guy I got it from going to help me learn to use it, apparently he is amazing. It just is missing a motor. So if I understood it right, I can get a 3phase or a single phase motor? I have access to 3phase where its at right now, and that would be a lot easier then trying to move it. Where would be a good place to find a motor... when I figure out what size I need. Any tips are thoughts? Im excited :] __________________

08-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
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French t0ast Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Im guessing that using 3 phase would be better in the 1st place? Because I guess if im wrong about that I could move it here to my house. __________________

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Jaan XYZZY Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts	You can get a 3 phase converter for your house later on. I used a South Bend lathe with a converter for years. __________________ If your glasses fog up and you want to make your own mask fans, here's how; V-Force Mask Fans JT fans with speed control "My happiness doesn't depend on anything. My heart is always happy. I do have anger issues though."

08-04-2009, 09:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
ProX Active Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Iowa	If you're gonna bring it home, I'd do what others have suggested and get the converter. H.P. for H.P., a 3ph motor is way smaller than a comparable single phase motor and may have a different mounting pad (or face mount) so if space is limited single may not even be an option. __________________ Proud owner of BZ 2596

08-04-2009, 01:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Redcon-5 the proper use of .50cal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Turlock, Ca	Not all 3-phase motors are the same you need to know what rpm the lathe requires to get your gear speeds right. If you don't have a lot 3-phase experience I would follow BlackRains advice and contact SouthBend. __________________ "You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but at the very least you need a beer" Frank Zappa

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G-man75 I am A.W.E.S.O.M.-O Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rapid city SD and Apple Valley MN.	"naw.... 3 phase ant nothen."....... ground 1ph out of the 3ph system on the load side. now theres some fireworks........ take REDCON-5's advise and let a professional take care of it... __________________ SDSM&T HardBallers-www.sdsmt-paintball.webs.com 30+ Feedback-http://www.mcarterbrown.com/forums/f...tml#post480229 ICD-O http://www.icd-owners.com http://delta-sig.sdsmt.edu/ -South Park Studios-