Motor & VFD package ???

I can't speak to the grinder requrements, but a 3 phase 2hp motor powered through a vfd should fit the ticket just fine
 
The only issue with that setup is the VFD is not sealed. You will have to mount it in some sort of a cabinet. A plastic storage bit will work. Just make sure there is enough free air space in the box for cooling.
 
That should work fine. Lots of knifemakers use some variation of the TECO drives. As Stacy said, you'll want to put it in it's own enclosure, or at the very least wrap it with some fine filter mesh and keep it clean. A seperate enclosure is preferable.

That actually looks like a pretty good deal for a VFD and motor package. You'll still need to supply your own wiring, cable glands, plug ends (if not hard wiring), and you may even want to build an auxiliary control so you don't have to open up your cabinet every time you want to turn it on/off or change speeds.
 
Thanks for the quick replies.
One more quick question. I am an idiot when it comes to electrical work.
With this package in the above link will I be able to plug it into my 220 outlet in the shop?(after it is wired together)
I just want to be sure I am not missing something hear reguarding the 3 phase aspect of the motor.
 
Peppie said:
Thanks for the quick replies.
One more quick question. I am an idiot when it comes to electrical work.
With this package in the above link will I be able to plug it into my 220 outlet in the shop?(after it is wired together)
I just want to be sure I am not missing something hear reguarding the 3 phase aspect of the motor.
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Three phase is the only motor that you can use with a VFD. A single phase is one speed directly wired to your power supply. I have the TECO and I had to build a protective box. If I can ever figure out how to post photos from my phone I'll send one. Mesh won't work. And mount a thermometer or 2 in the enclosure. The danger is 100• F. Even with my sealed enclosure dust from handles gets in so I vacuum inside daily.
 
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Peppie said:
Doing research on tools before I dive into this new hobby.
So far I have chosen to purchase the Oregon Blade Maker 2''X72'' grinder.
Can anyone inform me why this motor & VFD package would NOT be a good choice to run on the above grinder?
http://dealerselectric.com/Package-K806A-and-L510-202-H1-U.asp
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Not to rattle on but theTECO tech people are amazing. They will walk you through every adjustment. One thing though, a 1750rpm is slow unless you have a 6" or bigger drive wheel. Even then you need fpm speed over 4500 to get the most out of the ceramic belts. Or you can run the motor at 120 hertz. It's what many do. Or you can buy a 3500 rpm motor to start. Sounds like gibberish doesn't it. It becomes your mother tongue real quick. Rely on past posts to fill you in.
 
Thanks Howard1,
I have not yet bought any tools for this hobby. I like to do research, lots of research. I have been in construction for the past 30 years. I have a fully tooled wood working shop. I have learned over the years that all tools are not created equal. I dont want to buy a tool and have to replace it 3-4 years down the road.
I do not plan on makeing a living off selling knifes. But I do want to produce a quality product. In my experiance that quality starts with solid tools.
 
Peppie said:
Thanks Howard1,
I have not yet bought any tools for this hobby. I like to do research, lots of research. I have been in construction for the past 30 years. I have a fully tooled wood working shop. I have learned over the years that all tools are not created equal. I dont want to buy a tool and have to replace it 3-4 years down the road.
I do not plan on makeing a living off selling knifes. But I do want to produce a quality product. In my experiance that quality starts with solid tools.
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It's just Howard. Feel free to contact me directly at hfriedman1@outlook.com. I am 7 months ahead of you and have made tons of stupid mistakes that I happily offer to warn you of.
 
Thanks Howard,
I will be asking a bunch of Q's. I think the only dumb question, is the one you dont ask. As for mistakes, if you are not making them you are not learning anything. The stupid mistake is the one you have made for the second time. LOL
 
Peppie said:
Thanks Howard1,
I have not yet bought any tools for this hobby. I like to do research, lots of research. I have been in construction for the past 30 years. I have a fully tooled wood working shop. I have learned over the years that all tools are not created equal. I dont want to buy a tool and have to replace it 3-4 years down the road.
I do not plan on makeing a living off selling knifes. But I do want to produce a quality product. In my experiance that quality starts with solid tools.
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USA knifemakers sells the 2x8 glass platens. In July I started a thread about glass platen. Query to find that and you will get a whole education. Also USA has very good instructions on attaching the glass. None of which I read or followed at the time.
 
Howard1 said:
USA knifemakers sells the 2x8 glass platens. In July I started a thread about glass platen. Query to find that and you will get a whole education. Also USA has very good instructions on attaching the glass. None of which I read or followed at the time.[/QUOT

I will look it up. What size is the platen on the Reeder Grinder?
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Just an update ,I ended up buying the KBAC-29 VFD.
The TECO is up for sale. LOL
I also have changed my mind on the grinder from the OBM to the Reeder.
 
I don’t have a lip on my platen and I affixed the pyroceramic glass with two strips of the really good 3m double sided tape. It hasn’t budged.
 
Josh Rider said:
I don’t have a lip on my platen and I affixed the pyroceramic glass with two strips of the really good 3m double sided tape. It hasn’t budged.
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Is the tape heat resistant? The risk is when the platen is cooking.
 
Josh Rider said:
I don’t have a lip on my platen and I affixed the pyroceramic glass with two strips of the really good 3m double sided tape. It hasn’t budged.
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No platen comes with a lip. You have to make one. There are posts to tell you how others have done it. Apparantly the risk is that the glass can slip down and shatter
 
Howard1 said:
No platen comes with a lip. You have to make one. There are posts to tell you how others have done it. Apparantly the risk is that the glass can slip down and shatter
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There are platens with lips, vvjackstraw sells them on eBay, my point was that mine hasn’t budged. I’ve heard they could drop and break. I used to j.b. Weld the glass platens on, but for me, I’ve found it unnecessary. Ymmv.

As far as the platen “cooking”, the only time mine ever got very hot was when I taper tangs without the pyroceramic glass on it.
 
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