Good morning and happy Friday to y'all.
I picked up a WEN 34018 12" mini lathe at a yard sale that has a problem with maintaining a steady speed. I got it cheap, with a bunch of chucks and some basic tools, so it was worth the risk.
When I turn it on, it takes a few seconds to start, then starts and runs. Shortly thereafter, the speed will "sag" for a second or two and then come back up. It cycles through this continuously. I have checked the brushes (they look good and I cleaned them with DeOxIt to be sure) and I haven't started taking the controller apart yet. Have any of you experienced anything similar?
I will be tearing into it shortly but I'm fishing for anyone with similar experiences. I reckon that I could adapt this to a different speed controller, if I need to, as it does not appear to be a servo motor.
Cheers...
I picked up a WEN 34018 12" mini lathe at a yard sale that has a problem with maintaining a steady speed. I got it cheap, with a bunch of chucks and some basic tools, so it was worth the risk.
When I turn it on, it takes a few seconds to start, then starts and runs. Shortly thereafter, the speed will "sag" for a second or two and then come back up. It cycles through this continuously. I have checked the brushes (they look good and I cleaned them with DeOxIt to be sure) and I haven't started taking the controller apart yet. Have any of you experienced anything similar?
I will be tearing into it shortly but I'm fishing for anyone with similar experiences. I reckon that I could adapt this to a different speed controller, if I need to, as it does not appear to be a servo motor.
Cheers...