"Alex" wrote in message
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I have a question about my new Vicmarc VL300 (that I bought for $1500
dollars from a world famous turner!) It's a 220v 2hp motor and I don't
have 22o wired in my shop. I bought a 30amp 220v circuit breaker,
wired both the black and white wire to the outlet using 12 gauge wire
and everything seems to be working fine, but I can actually stop the
lathe at low speed. It would seem that I should not be able to do
this. Any tips would be appreciated. BTW the wire run is only about
20 feet or so.

thanks....Alex

Errh, I take it you ran a 220 volt line to your shop? Did you measure the
actual voltage across the outlet to insure you haven't just wired one leg of
the circuit (i.e., 110 v) to the lathe? It might require three phase power
to the motor and you might need a box to convert the 220 two phase to three
phase -- unless it is built into the lathe somehow? No expert, just some
questions after doing the same thing myself. I'm sure some 'lectricians
will chime in! Congratulations on your new lathe. Did you get "The
World-famous Turner to autograph it for you? *G*

Leif