Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Vicmarc VL100 motor
rvmitchell
>I am looking at options for my first lathe. The Vicmarc 100 seems like a good option, but I'm daunted by purchasing the motor. What specs do I need (shaft size, HP, RPM, variable, 1P or 3P, etc...). Where can I purchase said motor?
Thanks,
Ryan
Re: Vicmarc VL100 motor
Fred in NC
>Ryan, where (country) are you located? Did you already buy the lathe?
Re: Vicmarc VL100 motor
rvmitchell
>I live in the US and have not purchased one yet.
Re: Vicmarc VL100 motor
Fred in NC
>Oh, OK, I was wondering why you want the Vicmark. Other than the indexing, my Jet Mini has pretty much the same specs.
Re: Vicmarc VL100 motor *LINK*
georgetroy
>I have 3 Vicmarc lathes, one is the VL 100. I found a 1/2 hp motor in like new condition at a garage sale for $20. The motor is mounted on a pc. of plywood. I slide the lathe or motor back & forth to get the speed I want. Everything breaks down so I can carry it easily. I'm pleased with the quality of the Vicmarc products and need to make no excuses for them. Broken toolrests, banjos, bearings out of alignment is not a problem, because there isn't any. You can check out the Vicmarc Users group on the link, I added. Maybe you can pose the same question to the group.GT
Vicmarc Owners group
Re: Vicmarc VL100 motor
Shawn - in ID
>I've got a VL100 and added a 1hp Leeson motor from Surplus Supply. I wanted the larger motor, otherwise I would have purchased the Jet. It's great to have the extra power and the lathe has held up perfectly to some serious strain. There are many options: in my opinion, your best bet is to get a TEFC (totally enclosed, fan cooled) motor from a reputable surplus place (Surplus Supply, Dealers Electric, etc.) and a power cord - you'll have to wire the motor (not tough). My power cord then plugs into a surge protector and I use the switch on the surge protector as my on/off. If you want ease of portability and you don't plan on trying to max out the lathe with big (relatively) wet bowl blanks all the time, then the Jet is the easiest option for you. Mine is on a wheeled cart with motor mounted beneath though I previously had motor mounted behind - e-mail me (bearshaw@isu.edu) if you want some digital pics.
