March 26, 2014, 12:59
Mike HaigAdvise needed on a lathe motor. ( Received )
I have managed to pick up an 8mm lathe but without a motor.
Can anyone give me advise as to the speed and power requirements of a motor for such a lathe.
March 26, 2014, 17:33
Billy KuhnMike do you have 110v in the UK?? All US lathe would be 110V. I have a motor for a watchmakers lathe.
March 26, 2014, 18:47
Mike HaigHi Billy, were all 250v over here. I would have to buy a transformer and they're heavy lumps. Also to ship a motor from the US would cost me a fortune. Thanks for your offer though.
I would be interested to know the detail on your motor plate so that I could source the correct type.
I have been looking at sewing machine motors but I saw somewhere that a 1/2 hp motor was used on a lathe and that seemed very high powered.
I really need to find the correct spec.
March 26, 2014, 19:07
Evan PattonThe lathe motors I've seen are typically in the 1/10 HP range. I'd look for sewing machine motors in the UK--they should work fine.
March 26, 2014, 20:48
Patrick WallinIf you try to do any lathe work that a sewing machine motor won't handle then you are overloading the lathe. You should be able to find one in the UK or perhaps a motor from a large floor fan. 1/10th HP and up will do the job.
March 27, 2014, 04:36
William D. WhiteI would recommend a small brushless DC motor with a compatible BLDC speed controller.
William
March 27, 2014, 19:13
Mike HaigThanks very much to the folks that have replied.
I think that I now have enough information to start looking for the correct motor.
I really do appreciate the help which I receive from you all in this club.