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by Jay79
Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

OK, a big Thanks to all of you for your time and knowledge. I will be looking into that Invertek drive.
by Jay79
Mon May 24, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Thanks for the replys guys, Bill, no there is no measurable voltage on any of the terminals but there is continuity. Torch, If I Disconnect "U", the motor no longer turns hard with "W" or "V" but with it connected Both "W" and "V" individually or tog...
by Jay79
Wed May 19, 2021 9:40 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Torch, Yes I believe its PWM. Im unsure on the resistance as i never checked. There are other wires going to the borad seen here>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YSkbzPQYve8ehGQ7ybnf-WdsDSFJGn74/view?usp=drivesdk The odd thing is the motor is free spinning with both W and V wires disconected. As s...
by Jay79
Wed May 19, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Ok a little update. I had a chance to tear into the guts and here is what I found. I decided to try and turn on the machine one last time, I put in a new fuse, plugged in the cable and power on = no blown fuse this time.Motor still hard to turn. I Unplugged the machine and started to disconnect the ...
by Jay79
Tue May 18, 2021 2:37 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Within a few months of getting my machine, the controller let out it's magic smoke. I repaired it (replaced the SCRs on the board) but it happened again real soon. Then I discovered there was a problem with the motor itself -- a brushed DC 1.5hp, 180v motor. Some of the windings were shorted, and t...
by Jay79
Tue May 18, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

the motor was noticeably harder to turn which normally spun pretty easily. I was reading controller until that line. How hard is it to turn? A brushless motor with the belt removed should spin almost effortlessly. If not, the bearing (s) are likely your problem. And a cheap fix too. I would say it ...
by Jay79
Tue May 18, 2021 2:25 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Ok, Thanks Pete, appreciate the link.
by Jay79
Tue May 18, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Blowing the breaker may not be the motor or controller at all. On my ShopTask Tri-Power (may even be the same 2 HP motor), the bearings on the quill got tight and the extra resistance was enough to blow the wall breaker every time I would turn on the mill. I had the bearings replaced and it fixed t...
by Jay79
Tue May 18, 2021 1:39 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

If you are sure the motor is cooked.. Find a 3 phase AC 220 v motor that will fit - or a brushless DC if necessary. The rest is cookbook However if the motor is good..then all you need is a new controller of better quality. Blowing fuse on power on may well only be a control problem . Thanks for th...
by Jay79
Mon May 17, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Thanks For the Replies, Pete, the motor is a DC brushless 2hp system and It's face mounted via 4 hex bolts and each corner. I would like to replace this current system with a better and more simple setup although I'm not sure where to start. Can you tell me where I could find a good motor and contro...
by Jay79
Tue May 11, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38585

Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Hello All, New to the forum. I am in need of some help if possible. I have a Smithy Granite 1324 that is currently having issues with the motor or controller. It no longer works and blows the fuse in the controller box when turned on. Now I have spoke with Smithy about this and they recommend replac...