On Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:48:17 -0400, GeoLane at PTD dot NET GeoLane at
PTD dot NET wrote:


In addition to the old gearbox speed changer, speed can also be varied
with a pot (0-60 Hz).


I have a TECO FM-50 for a 2HP Bridgeport. A pot and on-off switches
in a separate box would be a lot more convenient. What are typical
specs for a potentiometer for one of these? Something I could pick up
at Radio Shack or do I need to order on line? Under what section of
the manual would you go looking for specs if it's something that
varies by manufacturer and model? I only read enough of the manual to
get my mill up and running so I could play with it. Now that I've had
it for several months, it's time to make improvements.

RWL


Look in the wiring diagrams and it should show you what value the pot is
supposed to be.

Generally....0-5k...some are 0-10k, others are different.

This is not something to guess at.

If you do..you will never get it going fast enough...or ever get it
going, or ever get it going slow enough.....

G

Gunner

Whenever a Liberal utters the term "Common Sense approach"....grab your
wallet, your ass, and your guns because the sombitch is about to do
something damned nasty to all three of them.