DC motors

Vega DC motors

Clem Wixted Jonesboro, AR

>Hi Carol,

On Thursday I ordered one of the last 50 or so motors that Vega has. The shipping will be delayed for a few weeks until they get more motor mounts.

This motor will work great on a variable speed sharpening set-up. The motor is actually about 1 HP and is variable speed. It comes with a control board and potentiometer to give you continously variable speed. You can even get reverse if wanted. You will have to do some electronic/electric hook-up, which is pretty straightforward. There are a number of web sites with instructions. Mark Kauder's post, right here on WoodCentral, is the most comprehensive.

The motor will have plenty of torque, especially if you carfully select your pullys.

The price is about (exactly) $57 shipped.

If you need any additional help or information this is the place, just give a shout.

Clem

Re: Vega DC motors

Fred L. - North Carolina

>The motor is open frame, so dust can easily get inside. It has no fan, so it needs ventilation.

Also, to make it reversible, a reversing switch needs to be wired up. The connectors are spade lug type, which makes it easier. This is a universal type motor, not a permanent magnet one. Universal motors have brushes, and will always run in the same direction unless a reversing switch is wired into the motor's circuit. This is a 2 pole, 2 position switch availabe from Radio Shack, Lowe's, etc. for about $4. and you will also need some wire and spade connectors.

FredL

Thanks, guys, now

Carol Reed, the Router Lady, Ramona, CA

>got an address or phone number to order from? Part number?

I have wired reversing switches into other motors so I think I am OK there. And since Mark has already worked out the other problems, I know I am in good shape.

One question though, this is a variable speed motor, right? What is the RPM range? (Well, two questions. ;-))

Re: Thanks, guys, now

Fred L. - North Carolina

>The motor is variable speed. Min speed is very slow, the best I can measure it is about 60 RMP. Max speed is about 4000.

The controller that comes with it uses feed back from the motor (a separate pair of wires connected to a tachometer in one end of the motor) to maintain a constant speed. It will increase the current flow as needed to maintain the set speed.

Re: Thanks, guys, now

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL

>Carol,

I have this motor on my grinder (and Drill Press)now, and it works great. I do not use my grinder for any extended grinding, and so have not worried about adding a cooling fan. As far as dust goes, I give it a shot of air every now and then.

I have mine set up for reversing, because I think I might put a honing disk on it at some point.

Let me know if you have any problems.

Vega's number is: 800.222.VEGA(8342)

Just ask for the VS DC Motor.

Email me or call me if you have questions about the wiring - especially the reversing - it is easy, but confusing at first.

Mark