Many years ago, I bought and built a bare Vicmacmarc VL300, adding a 3phase motor and VS controller, so I am very comfortable with electronics, motors, etc. I also have a VL150, so I have plenty of power for "in-shop" turning.
I added a VL100 a few years ago and would like to take it to shows.
I would like to turn up to ornaments, if possible, but just tops, pens, and spurtles would be okay.
I have no idea what power would be needed for that turning. I realize the ornament may take a bit more, and if that would be too I could drop to to smaller turnings to get light weight portable, .., but hopefully, it will be small, portable, and 110v for use on a generator or solar generator to travel with to shows.
I thought I would tap into the group's collective wisdom and ask for suggestions.
I don't want to say money is not an option, but for the right solution, would not mind paying for high value solutions.
If you don't mind, I would appreciate a motor hp/size estimate for ornaments and then pens, spurtles, and tops, ...
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience,
Michael
I added a VL100 a few years ago and would like to take it to shows.
I would like to turn up to ornaments, if possible, but just tops, pens, and spurtles would be okay.
I have no idea what power would be needed for that turning. I realize the ornament may take a bit more, and if that would be too I could drop to to smaller turnings to get light weight portable, .., but hopefully, it will be small, portable, and 110v for use on a generator or solar generator to travel with to shows.
I thought I would tap into the group's collective wisdom and ask for suggestions.
I don't want to say money is not an option, but for the right solution, would not mind paying for high value solutions.
If you don't mind, I would appreciate a motor hp/size estimate for ornaments and then pens, spurtles, and tops, ...
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience,
Michael