Hi!
New-to-me Delta DJ 20 (37-350) 8" jointer is presently setup with a 3 phase motor, starter, and switch... which I can't power without some adjustments. It's a 1997 machine that is in great condition, and very flat tables (checked with precision straight edge and feeler gauges). Just need to figure out powerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
My research so far tells me that it may be more cost effective (and less surgery to the tool) to use a VFD, which is a new topic to me entirely. I've been trying to learn all day about this, and have reached the "will someone please just tell me the answer" stage. :-)
The motor plate details:
Delta motor model: 66-044
HP: 1.5
Volts: 200
Hz: 60
Service factor: 1.15
Insul. Class: B3
Time Rating: Cont.
Design Letter: B
RPM: 3450
Amps: 5.8
Ph: 3
Enc: TEFC
Frame: 56-65
Max Ambient: 40 degrees Celsius
Type: TS
RVA Code Letter: K
My simple brain says to just buy something like this $100 seemingly everything I need option and "go for it" but I'm lost in the details, in over my head, and humbly hoping the brilliant folks here can help me make a wise decision (and ideally a cost-sensible price point).
edit: in your replies, please (correctly) assume that I need even the most obvious pieces of this explained... VERY much appreciated!