Hello all,
I'm not sure if this is in the right section, so feel free to move it mods.
I have designed and intent to build my own bowl lathe. I have drawn it up, got all the metal parts together, have a friend who is an engineer lined up to help me with any milling etc that might be needed, but I'm having trouble with the motor.
I have been given a 5hp 3 phase electric motor (which my be over egging the pudding a little, but nevermind). The problem I have is that it is just the motor, no starter, no wires, no cables, and I draw a blank when it comes to all things electric. I'm assured that the thing runs and runs well. I intend to have several pulley options as well as a dial for speed control
So, can anyone recommend me some good books on the subject, or some good companies/people whose brains I can pick, or just tell me whether or not you think I should carry on with this bare motor or just buy one complete.
Any help anyone could give me would be brilliant.
Thanks in advance.
Dan