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    EMCO Maximat 13 Update

    I also recently contacted a guy on Facebook marketplace regarding a rotary phase converter he has for sale which includes a 480 volt step up transformer. My lathe requires 480 volts to run but I only have 240 3 phase from my RPC. I figured that i could just pick up his whole system, use the...
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    EMCO Maximat 13 Update

    Another update on the Maximat 13. I have finished up the work on the tailstock. I had to fabricate the aluminum pinch clamps to replace the fabricobbbled setup. Added an actual lever arm to the base clamp and of course the base clamp also had to be machined.
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    Anyone ever come across Milwaukee mag drill ?

    Occasionally,at auction you can find a decent mag drill for a reasonable price. I purchased a Magtron MBQ100 from an oilfield electrical company that was going out of business. It looked rough and had a couple broken knobs on the handles but it did not let out any of that magic smoke when...
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    SM

    That is for sure! Everything is bigger on the Emco so of course new tooling will be required. And a new 4 jaw chuck. And a heavier boring bar. And…..
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    SM

    Well, I have a Emco Maximat V13 that i am just finishing up a refurbishment on. Just need a transformer to get it going.
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    SM

    Nice lathe. Shame about the price. Looks like i will have to sell my Hercus soon. With asking prices like this, I can’t afford not to cash in.
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    Transformer

    I considered changing the motor, but since it is a two speed motor, there is a considerable amount of electronics tht would also need to be changed. Also I would lose the brake on the motor. The electricsl system on the Emco is somewhat complicated and there is quite a bit that would need to...
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    Transformer

    So I am almost ready to start up the Emco Maximat 13. Just one small problem. It runs on 440 volt 3 phase. The motor cannot be rewired to a lower voltage. I have a 15 hp rotary phase converter in my shop that powers the shaper and mill. It is 240 volt. I am not interested in a VFD for the...
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    Buyer beware, this vise is really a boat anchor

    ”Good shape” Not too sure what this means for something that is broken….. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
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    Lathe $500 Edmonton

    YQR The Queen City Regina
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