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xoxoxoBruce · 11-14-2016, 05:07 PM

How do you know it's going the wrong way, is the rotation marked?

footfootfoot · 11-14-2016, 06:56 PM

I can see it going the wrong way, I put a temporary plug on it and ran it.

Also, I don't approve of the company it keeps. Sewing hooligans.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-14-2016, 07:03 PM

But how do you know which way it's supposed to go? It may be the wrong rotation for your application but what about the original application?

footfootfoot · 11-15-2016, 12:57 AM

Oh, It's going the correct way for its original application, the sewing machine, but wrong for the lathe. I asked an electrician friend to have a look at it to reverse the direction.

I don't understand the double wire thing.

xoxoxoBruce · 11-15-2016, 01:05 AM

I'm sure it has a starting circuit that drops out when it's up to speed.
All it takes is two gears to change the direction of rotation.

glatt · 11-15-2016, 07:12 AM

or point it the other direction

Clodfobble · 11-15-2016, 12:52 PM

Or just remind it that direction is a choice, and send it to motor conversion therapy.

Gravdigr · 11-15-2016, 02:56 PM

Maybe find a motor younger than you are?

footfootfoot · 11-15-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I'm sure it has a starting circuit that drops out when it's up to speed.
All it takes is two gears to change the direction of rotation.

It does, I've called an electrician friend in on the case; I'm out of my depth, here. I'd have to go searching for gears...

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Originally Posted by glatt

or point it the other direction

No room.

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Or just remind it that direction is a choice, and send it to motor conversion therapy.

You've been in Texas too long.

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Maybe find a motor younger than you are?

Yeah, and they're all like, "How long will I have to run? How many volts will you give me? I can't start because I want to hang out with my friends. I need to take a break for a half an hour.

glatt · 11-16-2016, 01:47 PM

The best article I've ever seen on reversing a motor.

By the dude who designed my band saw.

footfootfoot · 11-16-2016, 02:15 PM

I had linked to that in my original reply which got lost somehow. That guy is a mine of information. I lost a couple of hours to him the other night. I'm a bit too addled at the moment to follow everything he is saying and my motor seems atypical.

BigV · 11-16-2016, 09:22 PM

Why not use the belt in a figure eight configuration?

Can't take credit for the idea.

http://www.rodbuilding.org/photopost...-motor/cat/508

xoxoxoBruce · 11-17-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BigV

Why not use the belt in a figure eight configuration?

footfootfoot · 11-17-2016, 11:32 AM

It looks very easy on the drawing, less so IRL

BigV · 11-17-2016, 03:00 PM

Can you skew the mounting of the motor at all to give you a little breathing room as the belt crosses itself?

What about a different belt?

Not your regular powertwist v belt, maybe round in cross section, a rubberized rope, tarred rope.... Thinking out loud here.

This is a temp solution to get you turning for this weekend's work/sales. You can get the motor rewired at your leisure later.. Or, things are different IRL.

11-14-2016, 05:07 PM	#1
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11-14-2016, 06:56 PM	#2
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I can see it going the wrong way, I put a temporary plug on it and ran it. Also, I don't approve of the company it keeps. Sewing hooligans. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-14-2016, 07:03 PM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	But how do you know which way it's supposed to go? It may be the wrong rotation for your application but what about the original application? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-15-2016, 12:57 AM	#4
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Oh, It's going the correct way for its original application, the sewing machine, but wrong for the lathe. I asked an electrician friend to have a look at it to reverse the direction. I don't understand the double wire thing. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-15-2016, 01:05 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'm sure it has a starting circuit that drops out when it's up to speed. All it takes is two gears to change the direction of rotation. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-15-2016, 07:12 AM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	or point it the other direction

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11-16-2016, 01:47 PM	#10
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	The best article I've ever seen on reversing a motor. By the dude who designed my band saw.

11-16-2016, 02:15 PM	#11
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	I had linked to that in my original reply which got lost somehow. That guy is a mine of information. I lost a couple of hours to him the other night. I'm a bit too addled at the moment to follow everything he is saying and my motor seems atypical. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-16-2016, 09:22 PM	#12
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Why not use the belt in a figure eight configuration? Can't take credit for the idea. http://www.rodbuilding.org/photopost...-motor/cat/508 __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

11-17-2016, 11:32 AM	#14
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	It looks very easy on the drawing, less so IRL __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

11-17-2016, 03:00 PM	#15
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Can you skew the mounting of the motor at all to give you a little breathing room as the belt crosses itself? What about a different belt? Not your regular powertwist v belt, maybe round in cross section, a rubberized rope, tarred rope.... Thinking out loud here. This is a temp solution to get you turning for this weekend's work/sales. You can get the motor rewired at your leisure later.. Or, things are different IRL. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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