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On Jul 21, 2017, 2:50 AM, at 2:50 AM, Richard Ellis <rchrd.ell...@gmail.com> wrote: >Tim >That lovejoy sounds a good idea, I have had other machines that used >that >system . It is a Dayton that I am changing from the Woodchuck to the >Revo >Little bit of metal lathe work,welding and drilling fixing plates etc. >Easy >job. Limit switches will need changing,awful type but that is about >all. >So the Woodchuck will now be the one to have a new control for the >leadscrew. On hold for now. >More later, when I have finished the conversion, it should make the >Revo a >better tool. then it's back to wiring up the Woodchuck, that is for >later >when I get all the components. >Cheers >Richard > >On Friday, July 21, 2017 at 9:54:01 AM UTC+1, Tim wrote: >> >> Hahahaha, yes about the voltage but everyone knows it's the amps that > >> kill! >> >> So if you are working with the old woodchuck system, it uses a 90vdc >> motor. I would think the motor would still have the name plate. The > >> motors where mostly sourced through a company called Dayton and sold >here >> in the states at a company called Grainger's. >> >> The potentiometer is actually the speed and voltage converter. It's >been >> discontinued for a long time. Take a look inside the box, it's >really >> simple. >> >> The newer machines have a LoveJoy connector on the end of the shaft. >It >> has two metal components with rubber spider in between them. For >reference >> https://catalog.farmchem.com/l09558 . It works well. The motor side > >> coupler slides away for free spinning. The other side connects to a >5/8" >> shaft that connects to the lead screw with a solid coupler. Does >that make >> sense? I think I can find a photo if you need one. >> >> Hope that helps a little. >> >> Tim >> >> >> Sent from BlueMail <http://www.bluemail.me/r?b=10066> >> On Jul 20, 2017, at 11:41 PM, Richard Ellis <rchrd....@gmail.com >> <javascript:>> wrote: >>> >>> Tim >>> Thanks for the answer, If there has been no wiring diagram for the >>> Legacy, that is all I needed to know. I was a little surprised that >no one >>> asked what power voltage I was thinking of using, could have been 12 >or 24 >>> volt dc as i;e Windscreen wiper motors,.I don't think that would >kill me ! >>> ! !?? >>> I did smile to myself re the safety lessons, all good knowledge and >I do >>> not get offended, so thanks to the others who responded. >>> NOW ! Yesterday I started changing the Drive unit from the old >Woodchuck >>> to the Revo. It is 110 volt of course and runs through the >transformer 240 >>> volt The end of the leadscrew had been just cut off and the collar >>> complete with grub screw fastened,---------- not good engineering in >my >>> book,-----hit and miss as to where the grub screw grips?? >>> More about it later >>> Richard >>> >>> On Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11:29:19 PM UTC+1, Tim wrote: >>>> >>>> Well I knew my generic answer was not going to be enough. I'm not >aware >>>> of a wiring diagram for the legacy drive system. It was all >pre-wired and >>>> the manuals only showed where to and how to mount the components to >the >>>> machine. >>>> >>>> Since you are familiar with electronic, I'm not sure where you need > >>>> help. I can't give you a wiring diagram for components that I >don't know >>>> that you are using. >>>> >>>> Tim >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from BlueMail <http://www.bluemail.me/r?b=10066> >>>> On Jul 20, 2017, at 4:46 AM, Richard Ellis <rchrd....@gmail.com> >wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Roger >>>>> I asked for a wiring diagram, No good looking at the wires >-------I >>>>> HAVE NONE-------- regards safety, I have an always do take note !! >However >>>>> I do not think a wiring diagram as used by legacy is going to kill >me. I >>>>> have been involved with electrics for many years, *A wiring >diagram is >>>>> what I am after* >>>>> >>>>> Richard >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 9:23:37 AM UTC+1, ITwoodwork wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Guys >>>>>> >>>>>> Given Tim's information any competent electrician should be able >to >>>>>> investigate the wiring and draw a circuit diagram or schematic. >Otherwise >>>>>> leave the electrics alone, electricity can curl your hair if you >get a >>>>>> shock, it can burn and even kill you. Treat with respect, >probably more >>>>>> than you might give the wife or partner. >>>>>> >>>>>> Roger & out. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> PS I have had live demonstrations of electric shocks! >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from TouchMail for Windows 10 <http://bit.ly/1PH8eIw> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* Bill Bulkeley >>>>>> *Received:* 20/07/2017 09:13:12 +01:00 >>>>>> *To:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com >>>>>> >>>>>> I don’t think i have ever seen a wiring diagram for the drive >motor, >>>>>> controller and limit switches >>>>>> >>>>>> Be nice to have it hope someone does and posts it >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Bill >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *From:* legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com [mailto: >>>>>> legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com] *On Behalf Of *Richard >Ellis >>>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, 20 July 2017 5:24 PM >>>>>> *To:* Legacy Ornamental Mills >>>>>> *Subject:* Wiring diagram >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi All >>>>>> >>>>>> I have now got a motor for my Revo, Leadscrew---- but am a bit >stuck >>>>>> for a wiring diagram, I assume they are the same for other Legacy >non CNC >>>>>> models. >>>>>> >>>>>> If any one has one that shows the control box and limit switches >etc. >>>>>> Can you post it on here or email me >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks >>>>>> >>>>>> Richard >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >Google >>>>>> Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >send >>>>>> an email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to >legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ><http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> >>>>>> >>>>>> Virus-free. www.avg.com >>>>>> ><http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> > >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >Google >>>>>> Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >send >>>>>> an email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to >legacy-orna...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at >>>>>> https://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>> >>>>> > >-- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >an email to legacy-ornamental-mills+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >To post to this group, send email to >legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com. >Visit this group at >https://groups.google.com/group/legacy-ornamental-mills. >For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Legacy Ornamental Mills" group. 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