Switch advise for a Logan Shaper

Jeff May

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I recently purchased an 8" Logan shaper. It had a 3 phase motor in it. I found a new single phase motor of the same RPM and slightly larger HP rating.
I'd like to wire it with an Forward-Off-Reverse switch. Other than a "drum" style switch is there any other type of switches available?
I was thinking of some type of push button style or something similar, and more compact than a drum type.
Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated...
Thanks,
Jeff
 
Why would you need reverse on a metal shaper?

A magnetic starter would be physically larger than a typical drum switch but would prevent automatic restart in case of a power failure. Imported ones run about $35 on Ebay from China.

A manual motor starter typically has a toggle switch and would be small. There are some on Ebay for about $25. Some older Cutler Hammer motor switches have on-off push buttons, they have a art-deco style and have a bit of a cult following, prices tend to be high.
 
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Good point about reverse and restarting after a power failure.
I wasn't sure about the reverse, I just looked at the wiring that was on it when I purchased it. It did indeed have just ON & OFF
It had a "starter" of sorts on the back, it was pretty much shot.
I will check out the units on ebay.
Thanks....
 
High Jeff, I'd put the the original switch but also have the magnetic starter for the motor. It should be usable that way with three phase motor.
 
This is the switch on my South Bend 7" shaper. It is a newer version of the Cutler-Hammer push button. Although the machine itself was in very nice condition, the previous owner didn't have a clue about electricity. The switch that came with it was a toggle switch "mounted" on the wire using electrical tape. I had this switch on hand so I used it, mostly because it looks a little bit like the original SB switch.

Jeff, do you have any pictures of your Logan you would like to share?



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Here are a few of my Logan 8" on the bench. We tore it apart at the guys shop to make it easier to transport. Why I didn't take some pics of it sitting there is beyond me.

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Here are a few from today. I spent the weekend cleaning and prepping for paint. I was quite surprised when I got it apart. While dirty, there is hardly any wear on the machine. According to what info I have found, it was built in 1954, I think this was the 1st year Logan built a shaper... I will get some pics up when I get it together.
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