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Posted by mick H on 24/11/2012 12:31:03:

Chris.......i have recently converted my Warco 918 ( smaller than yours) to using a 3 phase motor and inverter. It has totally transformed the lathe's performance. I used a kit from Transwave and I am totally happy with their product and service. The conversion was quite easy .....full instructions supplied......and telephone adv ice if required. The most difficult part was making up an adaptor plate to fit the motor to the lathe...a couple of hours work.....but you won't even have that problem. I am sure there are other suppliers that are just as good but I speak as I find.

Mick

Hi Guys & Gals

I have purchased a Warco 1322 that is a 3ph version.

I only have a 1ph supply in my workshop so I need an Inverter.

The motor is a single voltage (440) 2HP version.

The lathe has a coolant sys and a light, and I will also fit a DRO soon.

I have read a few threads on the subject, and although I started reading full of confidence I have confused myself !!

Has anyone done this to a 1322 and could give me a steer please.

Cheers Chris

 

 

 

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 23/11/2012 18:12:01:

 

Chris,

I was going to ask how you fixed the "Yellow Background" issue but; having just quoted your post, I see it lurking there.

MichaelG.

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Edit: ... but only visible when I'm composing or editing my response!!

It doesn't show on my post; but there was a 'blank line' of Yellow at the bottom of your last post .

... I give up.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 23/11/2012 18:17:31

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And now, just to rub it in, it's visible in the edited version.

 

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Posted by Bazyle on 23/11/2012 17:44:32:

Chris, sorry missed this post before is scrolled down. I don't think I've ever come across them before so will have to examine their website. Lots on it but I wonder if it is stock they have or stock they will find in China after you've placed an order.

Must be someone on here who is local and can go along and check them out.

Posted by Stub Mandrel on 23/11/2012 16:47:36:

X is left to right motion, Y is back and forth.

Z1 and Z2 refer to vertical motion (presumably the knee or head and the quill in machine with two vertical motions.

Other axes would be likely to be rotation around one of the three (X,Y,Z) primary axes.

Neil

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Posted by CoalBurner on 21/11/2012 20:09:42:

Hi Chris,

Not used their services but I have fitted a DRO system to my Warco GH1330, used the glass scale for the Z0 and magnetic scales for Z1 and X axes.

All were purchased from Allendale (machine-dro.co.uk) and were supplied with comprehensive installation instructions.

What make of lathe are you installing on? I am sure there are many here that can give advice etc as to the best way to install

It is not a difficult job, just one that needs a little patience and care

CB

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Hi

Has anyone availed themselves of this installation service.

I am wanting to fit a DRO to a lathe and am a little nervous about doing it on my own.

Best Chris

Has anyone bought a Lathe from Toolco?

I'm interested in what kind of company they are.

Thanks Chris

Posted by blowlamp on 18/11/2012 23:30:54:

Chris.

It must be something that you're doing (or fault with your Mac), to make the yellow background show up because a) it's obviously not happening for anyone else and b) it's not happening everytime you make a post, so it would seem probable that you're doing something different on occasions, like cutting and pasting from a Mac application, or something like that.

Running Windows 8 here with Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and no problems.

Martin.

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Posted by Stub Mandrel on 17/11/2012 19:40:19:

I must admit I'm relieved to know the yellow box is accidental. I was worried that Chris was the sort of person who writes to their MP in green pen...

I think they are HTML format commands: strong=bold, span = justify (I think).

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Posted by JasonB on 17/11/2012 21:20:20:

The fact that it won't drop trhrough my shed floor!!

Weight and room were the issue as my garage has my woodworking machines that have to earn a living anything bigger than the 280 was out.

If that was not a problem then I'd get a Gapped M300 or the late model gapped Bantam 2000 which has the same capacity but is slightly smaller overall, nice one on Home & Workshop at the moment.

One thing I did read the other day is that on the similar gap bed machines from Chester if you remove the gap while it swithin the warantee period it invalidates teh warantee, would be worth checking the small print with Warco before you decide.

J

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Posted by JasonB on 17/11/2012 20:54:06:

The 280 & 290 have a similar gear arrangement so you will need to play with some change wheels but really depends on how much screw cutting you are likely to be doing.

J

Just a quick question.

When I am typing in this box at the bottom left is body - div and sometimes span or even strong.

Who knows what they mean ?

Posted by Nigel Barraclough on 17/11/2012 17:54:38:

Ebay 271102861912

One of 4 ex- training establishment Warco 1322 machines with all original equipment for sale by same seller - asking £1900 each. Plus a 1330 in another listing for £2400 - all around £1000 under Warco list.

Finding a "nice" (as in "not clapped out, ex-industrial" Harrison or Colchester will not be easy. A gear head Boxford would a good bet, if you could find one. Or if you want a well specified, solidly built machine & don't suffer from badge snobbery, a smaller Czech built TOS or Russian lathe.

Regards,

Nigel B.

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Posted by JasonB on 17/11/2012 18:24:48:

Chris bear in mind that not all M300s have a gap bed which may restrict you on a traction engine as you won't fit a flywheel and final drive off a 3" engine on it

J

I have spotted those Nigel but thanks for the tip.

I also have my eye on an M300

I think the advice not to rush is probably good advice.

Thanks Guys & Gals keep it coming.

Chris