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Lathe VFD 5: How to Build an Electronics Enclosure

Clough42 73,788 7 years ago
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Today, we're putting all of the electonics into a Hammond Box to protect them when they're installed near the lathe. We'll start with a bare CHKO (NEMA Type 1) enclosure, cut holes for ventilation and cables, mount and wire everything up. If you'd like to do this upgrade on your lathe, here are some of the parts and tools I used: *This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated Teco-Westinghouse L510 1HP VFD (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2F2X7a8 Leeson 1800RPM D80 Motor: http://www.electricmotorwholesale.com/LEESON-192241.html 20A Power Line Noise Suppressor (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2HAcaxs Hammond 12x12x6 Box: https://www.wistexllc.com/chko12126-12-x-12-x-6-hinged-cover-enclosure-with-knockouts.html Noga Deburring Set (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2xMfiPz Allen Metric Metric Hex Key Set (*Amazon): http://amzn.to/2BVUYNw

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