Shen Wai Lathe

[Catesjg]

Anybody have a Shen Wai 12 x 26 Gap bed lathe? I want to switch one back to 110 Volt from 220 V.

 

[markba633csi]

If you can post a shot of the motor terminals we can show you what to do
Usually it's fairly simple
-M

 

[Catesjg]

Okay it'll be a few days I'm away from Home for the Holidays.

 

[markba633csi]

BTW if the motor is 1 horsepower or more you might have starting issues and lack of power running it on a standard 15 amp,120 volt outlet because of
the higher amperage draw- if you can provide a 20 amp, 120 volt circuit all the better

 

[matthewsx]

Anybody have a Shen Wai 12 x 26 Gap bed lathe? I want to switch one back to 110 Volt from 220 V.

If it’s like my Tida/Samson you’ll have to switch the motor and control box over.

Is it a matter of not having 220v or something else for making the change?

John

 

[Nutfarmer]

I would try to keep the 220 if possible. Even if it means running a new outlet. The motor will run cooler and have better performance on 220.