another vacuum pump FA

Bill... is this pump from a country of very tall folks???

My system is working well, better on your end than on the stuff that I made, but I'm very happy with it..

The house in mexico is getting done a lot faster than we expected, so I'll be talking to you about used 220v stuff soon..

Mac

"William B Noble (don't reply to this address)" wrote in message news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com...

Could you please explain this, Bill? Those designations are Greek to me.

Max

"William B Noble (don't reply to this address)" wrote in message news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com...

Please ignore my previous post, Bill. I took a look at the e-bay site.

Max

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC). These motors are generaly for industrial use. They are better balanced than general purpose motors. As such, they are desired for lathework especially if you plan on using a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). Dan

If ya have a jet 1442, it's the big ass thing sticking out that gets in your way when you are face plate turning.. *g* (conveniently positioned directly in the dust and shaving path)

Mac

At least yours blows the dust away from the operator, and doesn't hang so far out as to demand a couple feet of extra floor space like the 3000.

One thing Ol' Blue had going for him was the motor hanging under the stand, out of the way.

I've noticed that in the pictures of the Nova, but I think i'd prefer that.. sort of 6 of one, half a dozen of the other, I guess.. I got spoiled by the mini with the motor tucked underneath the bed, I guess..

Another pet peeve on the motor placement on the 1442 is that it catches a lot of shavings and dust between the motor and the headstock that has to be cleaned often... and I try not to do it with the compressor because my shop is messy enough now without blowing crap all over the place.. Mac

I doubt if it makes much difference, but I put a nylon stocking over the end of the motor. AND I use a 1-8 to 11/4-8 adaptor which puts the faceplate or chuck nicely away from the motor. But you are correct--it is poor placement of that motor behind the headstock.

Max

I use a commercially-produced, behind-the-turning-stock collector scoop attached to my dust collection system, Mac. When blowing off the headstock and other parts with compressed air, I just pull the 4" hose off the scoop and hold it behind whatever I'm blowing off. Keeps the wife happy not to have dust everywhere.

Max

I was just gonna ask about exactly the same 'fix' - the nylon stocking over the motor. I have a Jet 1236 and occasionally wondered about how much thought the design engineers gave to the placement of the motor. Not being one to be overly critical, I don't believe there would be much of problem with damage to the motor given its location. An occasional cleaning up may well be enough to forestall any problems.

good idea, Max, I've thought of using a plastic disk to keep the chuck from over-tightning, anyway...

as to the OP, it would be a LOT worse if the fan wasn't in it's own section, though.. Mac

Good idea! I've had to stop using my DC because of inadequate wiring in the shop, but the new shop in Mexico will have a dedicated circuit for it so I'll do just what you suggest! Mac

I would guess that's one reason for the "totally enclosed fan" or whatever... the fan gets dusty but not the motor... Like George said, your choice when they design them seems to be having it in the chip path like Jet or hanging out to bang your body against like the Nova..

Mac

I haven't been following this NG very closely, Mac. What's with the move to Mexico?

Max

Max... (Hey, that's what my parents named ME!)

We went on an RV trip to Baja Calif. in Jan. 05 and fell in love with the place... Bought 2 lots near San Felipe, about 130 miles from the CA border, on the Sea of Cortez.. The first house (the one we'll live in) will be finished by August or September and we've decided not to wait, but to move there as soon as the house is ready... we'll build a rental house on the 2nd lot for investment and income..

AFAIK, I'll be the only wood turner in the area and hope to fill a niche with the decorators in the area.. Mac

Sounds like an adventure. I've motorcycled the Baja peninsula and agree that it's an enchanting place. But I'm worried about being a turner there--is there any wood?

Max

I've heard that there is ironwood and mesquite but haven't seen any..

I'll be taking a lot of wood with me and my coach Chuck says that he'll keep sending me care packages.. *g*

I would guess that worst case I'll be buying stuff on Ebay and paying shipping and duty... (better than paying for electricity in Calif.)

Mac