How to Add a 3 Phase Motor and VFD to a 10x22 Lathe

[henryarnold]

(05-19-2012, 10:28 AM)EdAK Wrote: Henry,

Can you tell me this dimensions of the plastic box you used? I need one for my mill VFD. And where did you buy the box from?

Thanks,
Ed

Ed,
I used a plastic electrical junction box from Home Depot. They come in 3 sizes 6x6x4, 8x8x4, and 12x12x6. The one I used on my lathe is the 12x12x6 but I cut it down to 12x12x5 so that the VFD just pokes out the front panel. This box costs about $32. They are quite easy to modify and have some mounting ears that make it easy to mount. I noticed that Home Depot also carries a sprinkler timer enclosure which has a hinged door. This might make a good VFD enclosure.

Henry Arnold