vonZwicky's Mill Build

[vonZwicky]

Ok, EMI did not like the use of "Sambrosa" in a malt mill video. I tried a few audio editing tricks to fool the man, but all to no avail. So I resigned myself to modifying the soundtrack. As of now, this link is not blocked:



I will try to log on later in the day to edit this post with links to higher (and lower) resolution versions of this video.

 

[vonZwicky]

Here's a link to a slightly higher resolution 720p video. For those with the bandwidth to burn:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ZkzKM3QHQ&feature=youtu.be

 

[android]

looks awesome!

 

[vonZwicky]

Thank you much, android.

 

[Rerun]

Very nice work. I'm bumping this thread because it looks like you have the same (very similar) motor and the same drum switch that I have.
I'm not the most mechanically inclined, and can not for the life of me figure out how to wire this thing up. Could you please post a wiring diagram.
Here's what I have:
6 wires coming out of the motor
blue (T1)
orange (T3)
red (T8)
above listed as line 1

white (T2)
yellow (T4)
black (T5)
above listed as line 2

drum switch looks ths same as yours. If you could help me out, that would be great.
BTW single phase 110v.

Thanks.

 

[Urocyon]

Did you ever get the wiring diagram or instructions for this build? I have the automationdirect 1 hp single phase 110v motor and the same, or similar, drum switch (NEMA 1) but have never done anything like this...Which wire connects to which part for the motor, the switch, and the electrical cord? Which electrical cord do I need, a two- or three-prong? Any help would be appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[vonZwicky]

My appologies, Rerun. I completely missed your earlier bump of this thread. Urocyon, the wiring of electrical motors is a mystery to me as well. At the time, my neighbor drew a wiring diagram for me. When I wired it up as per his recommendation, the motor would hum, but not spin. This may not be the safest method, but I eventually got it working through trial and error. When I get home, I'll try to post pics and / or a diagram of exactly what I did. In regards to the plug, I used a cord wired up to plug with a built in GFCI switch (three pronged and about $30) to protect myself from my own foolishness. I figured this extra feature also wouldn't hurt considering that the motor on an all wooden stand is not well grounded. I highly recommend seeking advice from someone who knows more about electricity than I do, but I will help however I can.

 

[Urocyon]

Hi vonZwicky. Thanks for the response. A description of how you wired the switch with the power and motor cords would be great. Cheers!

 

[Urocyon]

I finally figured it out last night while I was trying to go to sleep and got it hooked up this morning. T1 and T3 to switch terminal 2. T8 to switch terminal 3. T2 and T4 to switch terminal 5. T5 to switch terminal 4. Black power cord wire to switch terminal 1. White power cord wire to switch terminal 6. Green power cord ground wire to green screw on switch. Yay, it's humming away! If I wanted to switch directions of the motor so forward is the opposite direction I would just have to switch the T8 to switch terminal 4 and T5 to switch terminal 3.

 

[castermmt]

Looks great. Great choice of stain as well. Mine looks a lot like this but I used a different top and motor set up. Again, nice workmanship

 

[Rerun]

Urocyon, good job figuring that out on your own. I had to ask someone smarter than me. That is exactly how I wired mine up.

By the way The opposite direction of forward is reverse.