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The motor's plaque has only 400/440V stamped on it. I think this means it wont be easy to change the windings and therefore probably beyond an economic solution?

Will post some photos once I find the time to get the motor out. cheers for now

Looks cracking job and the locking caster frame a nice touch..

Funny enough I have been looking at a complete package from them if I cant use the original motor. If so I will put in a slightly larger motor but will see where this route takes me first.

Wondering if thats not what I've already got in that photo I posted with the wiring niche. The one with the lettered wheel. If all else fails might have to go down the replacement motor route as you suggested. I just a bit of a stickler with keeping things original... Cheers

Think I might have one kicking about, which I bought years ago to replace the switch on my Startrite bench saw; Will dig it out and post a photo if you dont mind giving it a glace..

Great thanks Deadeye, Ive yet to get the motor out, so didn't know that about it. So if understand correctly what you are saying is I can get round having to convert the motor to star by using a NVR?

Ok, I see where you are coming from. I should have mentioned I'd already priced up cheap VFD from Germany Ebay before starting the thread. Excatly the same kit from China as you've posted. just doesn't go via Uk customs to get here in Normandy so no duty. Cheers all the same...

Got one of these saws too! Which I've yet to bring into service. I was just about to suggest they might be for extentending the top surface for cutting large panels when I scrolled down and saw the alan sent you. I had no Idea this roller system existed. I aggree with looking to see if you can...

Hi Phill05 Had to google the variac! Teeheeeee. What a thing to be thunk! This potencially adds a whole new direction to go in. Often thought of recycleing a treadmill motor for instance?!! Cheers

Hi grahame So your machine didn't have VFD and was running old school on original wiring? Was it single PH?

Thanks for the VFD info Fitzroy. Low cost VFDs are new to me. VFD was very expensive when I bought these machines 20 years ago. I was originally looking at using capacitors to run the motor and converting it to single phase that way. I recently saw a video of someone trying a cheap VFD and it...

Indeed: Really looking forward to being able to turn some more substancial blanks I've got. My current cheapo lathe is adequete but limited. Were you able to use the original motor and switches?

Hi, Thanks for the response. I was hoping for that answer. I've no idea whats in that box of electrics and glad I can bypass it with the VFD. Going to take the motor out next and give the terminals a good staring at. Ill put a photo up, Hoping I can convert it for 240V 3PH. Cheers

Hi all I'm new to the Forum family and I hope I get this" my 1st post out there ok. So starting restauration of This old school TDS6 SB BL. The plan is to keep as much original as possible. If I can somehow bring the original 3/4HP 3PH Hoover motor and push button start back into service maybe...

Hi Sideways/ New to furums? didn't take note of the date you posted it. Presume project all finished by the time you recieved my advice!?

Hi All, Sorry for not introducing myself to the Forum. Such things are new to me but itroductions always a good place to start. Regards to all, Andy

Hi, I've got a TDS6 Im restauring. luckily I have an original Chuck and back plates. Search on Youtube, Anchor designs./Viceroy bowl lathe. This guy will answer all your questions. He has changed to a new 2HP motor. I'm buying a VFD for mine and remote switch and speed control but keeping the...