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Hello, All.
This is a follow-up to an earlier post I probably placed on the wrong forum. (Thanks for the good info and guidance I received from all who responded.)
Now, on to the next iteration in revitalizing a nice old machine:
I have recently acquired a very nice Kin Shin lathe built in 1976 - Model KS3.5FK. While the machine is very tight, it is not running because the motor is not wired to it. I doubt it is the original motor, and I'm not confident it is right for this machine. It is a Westinghouse 1/2HP 110/220V 3450 RPM single phase. It's my understanding, however, these type lathes were typically geared to run at 1725 RPMs on a 3/4 - 1 HP motor.
Anyone out there with experience on these older Taiwan lathes that might know more specifics on original motor configuration? I've done a little research and found that this machine appears to be identical to a Jet model 1024.
Thanks in advance,
Terry
This is a follow-up to an earlier post I probably placed on the wrong forum. (Thanks for the good info and guidance I received from all who responded.)
Now, on to the next iteration in revitalizing a nice old machine:
I have recently acquired a very nice Kin Shin lathe built in 1976 - Model KS3.5FK. While the machine is very tight, it is not running because the motor is not wired to it. I doubt it is the original motor, and I'm not confident it is right for this machine. It is a Westinghouse 1/2HP 110/220V 3450 RPM single phase. It's my understanding, however, these type lathes were typically geared to run at 1725 RPMs on a 3/4 - 1 HP motor.
Anyone out there with experience on these older Taiwan lathes that might know more specifics on original motor configuration? I've done a little research and found that this machine appears to be identical to a Jet model 1024.
Thanks in advance,
Terry