Trinity TRI4114

This is the Trinity Tru-Lathe 3 Modified Motor Lathe. This lathe allows modeler to re-true old commutators or put a precision finish on new motors for optimum performance.

FEATURES:

Replaceable hardened steel conventional V-blocks included for high precision low maintenance cutting. Ball bearing "V-block" setup also included for those who prefer the cutting performance that ball bearings deliver. Designed to cut both standard 540 size and the larger 550 size armatures. Lead screws are titanium nitride coated for smooth, long lasting performance. Plastic foam lined carrying case with handle. Storage tubes with lids for armatures, bearings, small tools and other items.

INCLUDES:

One Trinity Tru-Lathe 3 Modified Motor Lathe with, One carbide toolbit One on-off switch One foam lined plastic carrying case with handle One instruction manual Two steel V-blocks Four ball bearings Six small and two large storage tubes

REQUIRES:

Stock 27 turn motor. Three or four cell battery pack with Standard (Tamiya) connector or DC power supply with three volt output capability. Motor bushing oil. Soldering iron and pliers if installing on-off switch. Installing carbide toolbit with 1.5mm, 2mm, and a 2.5mm allen wrenches.

SPECS:

Operating voltage: 3 to 5 volts Operating current: 1 to 3 amps Weight: approximately 2 lbs (907g) with motor Length: 4-3/4" (120mm) Depth: 3-13/16" (91mm) Height: 3-1/4" (83mm)

COMMENTS:

If using a stock motor with advanced timing to power the lathe, Trinity recommends reducing the voltage to the motor to three volts so that the motor does not spin too fast diminishing the finish quality of the commutator cut. JXS 5/22/01 ir/jl

this information was sourced from Great Planes Model Distributors