Greetings, I really hope someone can help me.
I have an older model Nova Comet II lathe with extended bed. I can no longer get the lathe to run. I suspect that something has gone wrong with the controller. (I have pulled it open, dusted it out, verified that the fuse is still good).
When I called Teknatool International, they confirmed that the signature was that of a failed controller. Because this is an older style, their replacement controller will not connect (my controller is hard wired to the motor). New controllers are module. Teknatool also will not provide any specs on the wiring to allow me to try and use a new controller and just add the connector to the wiring to the motor.
Their solution is to buy a new lathe, which I do not find acceptable.
Does anyone have troubleshooting steps to try and recover the existing controller (find out what part failed and replace), or have a detailed drawing of what the new controller would need to connect to the old motor (cut the wire, add in the appropriate connector).
Thank you for your help!
R. Kent Hodson
Houston, TX
turning pens for the last 3.5 years, and now with a better lathe, bowls and handles for the last year.
I have an older model Nova Comet II lathe with extended bed. I can no longer get the lathe to run. I suspect that something has gone wrong with the controller. (I have pulled it open, dusted it out, verified that the fuse is still good).
When I called Teknatool International, they confirmed that the signature was that of a failed controller. Because this is an older style, their replacement controller will not connect (my controller is hard wired to the motor). New controllers are module. Teknatool also will not provide any specs on the wiring to allow me to try and use a new controller and just add the connector to the wiring to the motor.
Their solution is to buy a new lathe, which I do not find acceptable.
Does anyone have troubleshooting steps to try and recover the existing controller (find out what part failed and replace), or have a detailed drawing of what the new controller would need to connect to the old motor (cut the wire, add in the appropriate connector).
Thank you for your help!
R. Kent Hodson
Houston, TX
turning pens for the last 3.5 years, and now with a better lathe, bowls and handles for the last year.