05-19-2012, 11:13 PM
Ok a disclaimer right here, I am a newbe so please be nice.
Why go to all this work to switch to a 3 phase setup?I have a 12x36 lathe running 220V single phase, what would I gain by doing a similar mod? I know when I picked my lathe I though it was a plus that it was a single phase setup so I only had to plug it into the 220 outlet to get up and running. Having to switch the gear levers to change speed seems like not a big deal but keep in mind I am not an experienced machinist. In a home shop setup why go to 3 phase power?
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Why go to all this work to switch to a 3 phase setup?I have a 12x36 lathe running 220V single phase, what would I gain by doing a similar mod? I know when I picked my lathe I though it was a plus that it was a single phase setup so I only had to plug it into the 220 outlet to get up and running. Having to switch the gear levers to change speed seems like not a big deal but keep in mind I am not an experienced machinist. In a home shop setup why go to 3 phase power?
This grasshopper seaks knowledge.
Collecting tools for 30 years.