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Hi folks I bought a used HC260c and have only gotten around to setting it up. I've watched the videos and was raring to go. I had some difficulty getting it started in both planer and thicknesser mode, so I stripped it down and operated each of the safety switches manually. I was able to get...

I'm trying to get some information from my motors nameplate. Here's the plate: Mod edit image. I know it's a 2 speed 3 phase motor and is in a Startrite 325s Bandsaw. I was looking to connect it to my inverter so I opened the cover on the motor to change the wiring to delta. Here's the...

I'm finally getting somewhere thanks to the folks on this forum. I thought it would be better starting a new thread, rather than asking this question under another subject heading. I have this inverter - Powtran PI8600 and it is now directly connected to this 3 phase motor: GEC MOTOR ALPAK...

I have a Union Graduate, 3 phase and an inverter. Should the inverter be connected directly to the motor? The reason I ask is that the current setup has the motor, a control switch, a foot stop or brake thing and a lamp all connected to a distribution type box on the lathe. The picture...

Hi folks I'm new to this site and to wood turning. I managed to acquire a Union Graduate with a 3 phase motor. I've been having bother with a 1 phase to 3 phase inverter tripping the power, but the supplier has changed it to a different one which powers up okay. I hope you will indulge me as...