Here's a Newb qustion from an Oldie!!!

[L6steel]

I've got a DC motor and don't have a clue what controller I need to get.
Here's the stuff that's written on the motor.
Baldor Boston Gear
Cat#V18750TF-B
SPEC.34-6160-2038
3/4 HP Ser. F 1.00
Volts 180A/200/100F
AMPs 3.9A/.3/.6F
RPM1750
Wound S11 TEFC
Class B Amb 40C
Cont. Duty Supply F.F.1.30
Ser#W1297
66755

The motor has a sticker on it that shows three different ways of wiring it up. It's a brand new motor and I want to use it to make a horizontal disc sander and use it to make folders.
I looked online but just couldn't find anything that gave me a clue!
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated guys!!!!!!

 

[Ed Caffrey]

Here's a link the Baldor controllers. http://www.baldor.com/products/product.asp?1=1&page=1&catalogonly=1&catalog=BC139&product=DC+Controls&family=OneWay|vw_DCControls_OneWay

From your description, the BC-139 would be the one for that motor.

I run a 3hp DC motor on my KMG, and use the BC-160 controller.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Your DC motor has a field winding and an armature winding. The Armature takes 180VDC, and the Field takes either 200VDC or 100VDC. Depending on the controller used, the wiring will vary. Follow the hookup instructions with the controller, and you should be fine.
Stacy