For Sale: Reversing switch, suit heavy lathes?

[SammieQ]

Hi folks. I have a reversing switch, similar in design to a Dewhurst, Furnas etc. It is badged by General Electric in the States and is configurable as follows;

Single phase 115V 1.5HP
230v 2HP
Poly 110-600V 2HP
DC 115-230V 0.25HP

£30? Post on top. Sam

 

[Stan]

The weight of the lathe doesn't have much to do with the motor switch.

If you are asking if you should use that switch on a 2 HP lathe motor - it depends.

OK for most home shop applications if used with common sense. It would not last long on single phase for frequent stop-start cycles. It would suffer the same fate if used for braking or reversing a running three phase motor by switching from forward to reverse.

If you compare the price of a contactor type motor reversing assembly with low voltage coils to a remote stop-start switch, you will probably decide to use the one shown and replace it if it fails.

 

[lazylathe]

Hi Stan,

Looks like Sam is wanting to sell the switch.

Andrew

 

[SammieQ]

Thanks Stan, I posted the idea because I had seen a couple of chaps in the States looking for just this switch for a Clausing. Apparently, it was fitted as standard?

Thanks Andrew, I am indeed trying to sell it; I've modified the title to make that clearer.

I just want it gone as I have no real justification for using it and I'm trying to declutter after a lifetime of giving in to themagpie genes....make me an offer someone!

Sam