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[email protected] (Av8fan66)

09/03/2005 7:34 AM

Tatry RAS

Hello,

As per my previous post, I have a Tatry RAS. I managed to get it for
free(it was being tossed out.) I have this at home and realized it has
a 3 phase motor.

Of course 3 phase wont work at home.

I have called around to local woodworking and motor repair shops and
no one seems to able to help.

What are my options???


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"Av8fan66"

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

09/03/2005 7:36 AM

Sorry about the double post. My original post wasnt showing up for
some reason.

CS

"Charlie Self"

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

09/03/2005 7:51 AM

Av8fan66 asks:

>>As per my previous post, I have a Tatry RAS. I managed to get it for

free(it was being tossed out.) I have this at home and realized it has
a 3 phase motor.


Of course 3 phase wont work at home.


I have called around to local woodworking and motor repair shops and
no one seems to able to help.


What are my options?<<

Phase convertor. It is absolutely unlikely you'll find a replacement
motor.

CS

"Charlie Self"

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

10/03/2005 12:37 PM

Check out:
http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/phase-converter/phase-converter.html

Static converters are far less costly, though not as versatile.

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

09/03/2005 10:09 AM

Charlie Self wrote:
>
> Av8fan66 asks:
>
> >>As per my previous post, I have a Tatry RAS. I managed to get it for
>
> free(it was being tossed out.) I have this at home and realized it has
> a 3 phase motor.
>
> Of course 3 phase wont work at home.
>
> I have called around to local woodworking and motor repair shops and
> no one seems to able to help.
>
> What are my options?<<
>
> Phase convertor. It is absolutely unlikely you'll find a replacement
> motor.

Having failed in finding someone to rewind it locally...

In your previous posting a couple links to sites showing ways to build
your own static converter were given iirc.

W/ a static, you'll lose probably 1/3 of the rated power, but w/ the
size it is, that unlikely to be an major issue. It will take a pretty
sizable power feed, however.

A rotary will probably be $300 or so commercially. There are several
manufacturers, Ronk is one name that comes to mind. A google will find
many and you might possibly have some joy on eBay...

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

10/03/2005 8:47 AM

Av8fan66 wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the responses.
>
> I called around localy for a rotary converter, and the prices were,
> well, well beyond my means.
...

For a single machine, a properly sized stationary converter is also a
possibility and will be cheaper--how much, I'm not sure. As previously
noted, w/ 4+ hp to start w/, losing even a third will be more than
you're likely to ever need in a home shop...

Jj

John

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

09/03/2005 12:33 PM

Options are pretty simple, replace the motor with a single phase one
OR go with a rotary phase converter to give you 3phase to run the
beast

John

On 9 Mar 2005 07:34:40 -0800, [email protected] (Av8fan66) wrote:

>Hello,
>
>As per my previous post, I have a Tatry RAS. I managed to get it for
>free(it was being tossed out.) I have this at home and realized it has
>a 3 phase motor.
>
>Of course 3 phase wont work at home.
>
>I have called around to local woodworking and motor repair shops and
>no one seems to able to help.
>
>What are my options???

tA

[email protected] (Av8fan66)

in reply to [email protected] (Av8fan66) on 09/03/2005 7:34 AM

10/03/2005 6:35 AM

Thank you all for the responses.

I called around localy for a rotary converter, and the prices were,
well, well beyond my means.

I did speak with one machine/woodworking supply that says that they
can supply a good single phase motor that should do just about
anything I nedd for approx $100.00 Cdn. I dont know if thats
expensive or not.

then I will have to enlist the help of someone that works in metal in
order to make the motor fit the cradle. I dont think the duct tape
will cut it in this case(j/K)


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