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[[File:BusyBeeAtOldShop.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The lathe as it lived at Old Freeside]]
 
[[File:LatheVFD.png|300px|thumbnail|right|The VFD after it was freshly retrofitted, new custom control panel and all.]]
= Owner(s) =
= Owner(s) =
* Freeside Atlanta
* ???


= Permissions =
= Permissions =
 
In this optional section, specify the conditions for permission to use the machine, if any.
The lathe is one of the more dangerous tools in Freeside, as well as one of the most complex. As-such, do not use the lathe until you've either attended a class on it run by Freeside or have been signed off on it as competent in it's basic use.


= Restrictions =
= Restrictions =
* Do not run lathe if oil level below 'low' on sightglass. ''add pic''
In this optional section, specify any restrictions on use. 
* Test emergency foot brake before use
* Example: do not run lathe while X or Y machine is also running in the area
* NEVER EVER EVER attempt to change spindle speeds while machine is running
* Example: only use lath in the presence of another member


= About =
= About =
The Busy Bee lathe is a very mysterious beast. Busy Bee appears to be a Canadian company that imports Taiwanese made tools, similar to Grizzly. Unfortunately it's not well supported, and repair parts and documentation for it are fairly hard to come by. It was originally a single phase 220v machine, but has been converted to 3 phase VFD control with electric braking. While it originally had a lube system, Lore has it that it plugged full of shmoo and stopped working, and no one ever fixed it because it was so seldom needed. Who knows?
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]
* [http://www.busybeetools.com/products/LATHE-14IN.-X-40IN.-3HP-220V-1-PHASE.html Specifications]
== Mechanical Controls ==
''need labeled picture of headstock and apron controls''
=== Setting Spindle Speed ===
''add table ''
See also: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speeds_and_feeds Speeds and Feeds]
=== Lubrication System ===
'' controls specs, lube type, does the lube pump even work? ''
== Electrical ==
The lathe runs on a single phase 240v to 3 phase 240v Variable Frequency Drive mounted to the wall behind it. This allows the lathe speed to be adjusted on the fly by a dial on it's control panel. There are emergency stops wired to the stop button, E-stop button, and brake pedal. It would be real real nice if someone were to copy down the programming settings in the VFD so that if it ever breaks we don't have a hard time replacing it. :)


= Manual(s) =
= Manual(s) =
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042] <-- most similar to our model
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT042.pdf CT042]
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]
* [http://busybeetools.com/product_manuals/CT089.pdf CT089]


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= Projects =
= Projects =
 
Describe or indicate projects that are using the lathe...
Single point threading drive and apron controls need to be refurbished and (re)installed.

Revision as of 17:40, 13 February 2013

Owner(s)

  • ???

Permissions

In this optional section, specify the conditions for permission to use the machine, if any.

Restrictions

In this optional section, specify any restrictions on use.

  • Example: do not run lathe while X or Y machine is also running in the area
  • Example: only use lath in the presence of another member

About

Manual(s)

Instruction and Safety Articles

Projects

Describe or indicate projects that are using the lathe...

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