Laguna Lathe Fixed!!

[@wurzle001]

Fantastic result Rob. So pleased you managed to get it sorted and get back to what you enjoy

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thanks, im really happy, especially as I was able to save some $$$

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Late to the party. Glad everything is working for you. I have done several VFD installations, mostly on metal lathes. I just did one on a 14in Jet wood lathe with Reeves drive which was binding. This required upgrading to 3 phase motor and TECO VFD. TECO manual has all the technical information for programming the VFD and motor. My friends shop only has 120V AC so had to order the VFD for 120C AC input and 240V AC 3 phase output. My friend now has a tachometer with ON/OFF and FWD/REV in a separate box from the VFD mounted for easy access from the front. Min and Max Frequency are typically configured as the user desires. If the torque is insufficient at low frequency, you may need to increase the minimum frequency. My friend is now happy that he has digital variable speed control and new REV function. The fan for the VFD is another parameter. It seems to be presently set to run when the VFD has power. You can should be able to change this to only turn on the fan when the internal temperature sensor reaches a pre-determined set point to turn on the fan. Dave.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thanks for the info My lathe has now been running perfectly And at a fraction of the cost of the laguna vfd i was quoted

[@LeonaFayWoodturning]

Woohoo 🎉Absolutely delighted for you Rob, well done for sticking with it and figuring it all out. Todays word of the day “PARA-METER” 😂

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

lol i was having a brain fart.... im so bloody chuffed especially with huge savings!! Laguna wanted way too much money, not impressed

[@lacoutardes]

Bonsoir Rob, good challenge to put this VFD. Just a precaution with low speed, do not run below 200 rpm for more than 2 minutes because the motor doesn't have sufficient ventilation. A+

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

I don’t usually run at too low a speed, just interesting that it is possible now. I imagine with no significant load on it at low speed the motor wouldnt heat up too much anyway. Thanks for watching

[@STMwoodturning]

Congratulations on finally getting your lathe fixed. I’m glad you shared this journey with us because I have a Laguna lathe (1524) myself.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thanks for watching, its been a journey, it would be very intimidating for someone that isnt an electrician, but hopefully this helps others. I feel that Laguna should offer a more affordable solution but they didnt!!!

[@STMwoodturning]

@@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning I agree!

[@michaelogden5958]

This is good to know! I received and set up my new 18/36 about a week ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thanks for watching

[@markscreativeturnings]

Congratulations Rob I’m happy it worked for you! Cheers Mark

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thanks for watching Mark, im really happy too

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

How exciting! Nothing worse than your primary piece of equipment being down. I suspect you can change that brake parameter as well if you want to. But that wasn’t half bad as it was. Anyway, congratulations on getting your lathe back up and running as you expect it to.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

I am super excited and happy to have it back in action, as far as the brake goes its working fine. Cheers

[@stevem268]

so glad to see it worked out! my vfd conversion is still underway, currently i'm doing the permanent wiring in a nema 1 enclosure. i had to figure out the programming myself but that part is done. i'll send a pic to you on facebook. i will have some mechanical work to do getting the motor and belt drive set up

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Yea i am super happy that it is working, i hated the idea that it was going to cost me $1000, honestly im not impressed by Lagunas services post purchase. They told me the vfd that was on my lathe was discontinued later in 2020, i wonder why!!!

[@johnniegarrrell9566]

Great job and well done.

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@donaldkchowan7966]

Yes it’s a hard word to speak! But your mouth speech came through!

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

🤣🤣

[@ianthemonkeyhangerturner]

great news rob

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Yea im really happy to have it running again, i did a little turning last night

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Good job Rob. Those parrot meters can be a bit troublesome ; ). Are you using a DeWalt chuck on your Ryobi drill driver?

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Lol they sure can be tricky lol Thats is a dewalt drill