modification surgestions

Ok My lathe is only couple weeks away from being fully functioning so now starting to consider little upgrade, The lathe is the Halifax version of the Atlas 10". The motor is switched via fwd/off/rev rotary type switch. Now what I am intending to do is replace it so one can add emergency stop and possibly guard switch that mod is not a problem as I've bean designing, building & wiring machine controls systems for 40 years the problem is the lathe runs on for some time after switch is turned off. The consideration I'm pondering on is putting some form of brake on somewhere then I start to wonder if also some form of clutch so I can allow motor to run and just take up drive via the clutch/brake system. I don't want it to be a complex system one thought was adding disc brake off Push bike (think there called cycles these days ) for the brake side but any ideas of what any of you guys have would be appreciated.

Edited By Ian L2 on 11/01/2015 21:20:31

If any one know's how to get to edit my rubbish spelling please tell

VFD with dc braking function? Also gives soft start so wouldn't need clutch. Needs 3 phase motor though, but surplus one should do.

Hi John

Thats very good point about chuck coming off need to re think that one. some of your other mods are interesting.

Will print the pictures for when I get home.

Any one

I saw some mention (and link to web site) of start/stop + e.stop unit with no volt release built in for around £15 but cannot find it again if any one has seen it if you could point me in right direction please.

Hi Ian,

Here is the link to the thread about the Axminster NVR switch.

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=102212

Regards

Phil H