newbie needs help! Converting 3phase drill to single

[brightspark]

its not a dual voltage motor so wont run on an inverter unless u get a 415volt one and the starter switch has a 415 volt coil so that will need changing 2

 

[bigegg]

If it's anything like the one I did last week, just a matter of unbolting the 3 phase motor, finding a single phase motor with the same mounting holes, fitting the pulley from the 3-phase to the single phase (boring or bushing as neccessary), and bolting on the single phase motor.

NVR switches are cheap on ebay.
I mounted mine in a box - the original motor on mine didn't have one fitted (looked as tho it was hardwired, and the switch had been left behind on removal)

 

[Robotstar5]

Lot of the stuff I see only has start /stop buttens, Machine mart/clarke all look on/off jobs. simple cheap push in to make contact push red to release, no motor protection and if theres a power cut during drilling it starts up on its own when power is restored.- unless you have hit the red.

Even the cheapest MM drills have NVR - link

 

[ford34/2]

Apologies

My apologies-- you are right, sorry if I confused anyone,

the buttens look oh so familier to the the very old similar on/off switches they use to use,
I did look in their catalogue spring/summer 2012, sadly not one specification mentions NVR on any of the 12 drills. ( should have checked the website. )

Sorry

Stan

 

[lawlorscustoms]

If it's anything like the one I did last week, just a matter of unbolting the 3 phase motor, finding a single phase motor with the same mounting holes, fitting the pulley from the 3-phase to the single phase (boring or bushing as neccessary), and bolting on the single phase motor.

NVR switches are cheap on ebay.
I mounted mine in a box - the original motor on mine didn't have one fitted (looked as tho it was hardwired, and the switch had been left behind on removal)

do you really think it would be that simple? dont mind surface mounting a switch, i have no idea what switch to look for? can someone point me to one on ebay?

cheers lads, i can see some light at the end of the tunnel! this drill has been in my garage for nearly a year now! im itching to get it going! can i still use the footstop with the switch?

is this the motor that would work?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330709064604?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and how do i get the foot plate code from the old one? mot overly fussed as i can make an adaptor but would be nice, especially as all you chaps are making such perfect projects!

 

[Robotstar5]

Quite a selection available on fleabay

 

[brightspark]

its a rip off machine mart are cheaper or axminster tools for motors u can use a double pole 20 amp switch to operate it if u didnt want to spend much . the switch on my drill has been on 50 years without overload protection and its fine

 

[bigegg]

I think it would be that easy, yes.
Dunno about that particular motor - it looks a high enough rating for a drill.
I usually buy motors from the scrappie (or the car boot sale).
Don't usually pay more than a tenner.
I happened to have a couple of motors which fit when I converted the drill press, so
didn't have to worry about different footprints..

 

[ford34/2]

something like this, 150847018769, Dave at Drives Direct
Try searchine DOL ( direct online switch)

pic of an older MEM starter, this will let you wire in your emergency stop butten, 240 coil and overload protection to match the motors amps.

The other switch is what you do not want simple push ON push OFF
I cant promise I might have a second hand MEM - depends what amps the replacement motor is and what thermal overloads are in my MEM,and if its in usable condition + if its 240 or 415 volt operation, check your motor( plate will be on like your other one.) and post back or PM me.

 

[ford34/2]

switches

2 simple push ON/ push OFF, replacement switches- might fit the hole in the drill, no overload protection and very doutfull if you can wire in the emergency stop you have.
Stan
E Bay::
271027068177
261080451787

same seller has a selection of replacement switches with different size plates and fixing holes.

 

[jordan1]

After considering all the options I went for a new single phase motor, job done.

 

[lawlorscustoms]

I'd really like to work the stop as well if I can?

 

[lawlorscustoms]

Any more ideas?

 

[rtbcomp]

I'd really like to work the stop as well if I can?

Not quite sure what you mean.

 

[lawlorscustoms]

Sorry, could anyone recommend a switch that I could use with foot stop as well?