I'm wondering if it makes sense to go with two vfd's to run my shaper (5.5hp/4kw 13.8 FLA) and 1hp feeder. I had wanted to power the feeder with a vfd either way to get variable speed.
What are the chances I can successfully use a 12 amp vfd on a 13.8 amp shaper? If it was a ts or jointer I don't think it would be an issue but hogging out hundreds of feet of moulding makes me pause and think Id need the larger vfd.
The other issue I'm concerned with is the 2 speed motor on the power feeder. I would think I'd use the low speed winding and just run the vfd up to 120hz to replicate the high speed?