I learned something new about my LOGOSOL

[FeltzE]

FYI for the logosol guys.


I've got a PH 261 single phase logosol that I've been using for the last couple yrs without any problem, then the other day we were planing 2 sided 3 1/2 inch SYP ...

And the machine quit running... I checked all the switches, circuit breakers, all ok... reached in felt the upper cutter motor which was doing most of the work,.... cool..,,,  Hmmmmm...

I called logosol USA and they said it was most likely a heat sensor in one of the motors, they have everything on hand. The service rep explained what to check for and back to the shop I went. I was relieved to find that the feed motor which I have been running at maximum speed was overheated and as a safety feature shut the machine down. 

After a cool down period the macine fired right up, and we finished the job at a slightly slower feed rate without any further problems.


BTW logosol was very helpfull!

Eric

[DanG]

That's good info, Eric.  Now that you've had that thing for a while, would you buy the single phase model again, or fuss with the phase converter?  I still want to buy one someday.

BTW, if you find yourself down at Rucker again, I'd sure enjoy another visit from you.  Maybe I'll be feeling a little healthier next time. :D  I haven't eaten any more raw oysters. :

[FeltzE]

DanG
I'd have to say, ,,, mmm maybe, I'd like the power the 3 ph machine but I run mostly 5 1/2 inch wide 4/4 pine into T&G, and 3 1/2 R Oak into flooring with good results.

For the price it's a good machine, if I had 3 ph power I would definitely buy the 3 ph machine.

Eric

[Norwiscutter]

Thanks for the FYI Eric. Not real sure about the single phase version, but can testify to the adaquate power of the three phase version.  I did do the phase converter thing through a company called american rotery and was very pleased with their support and service setting the thing up.  I think that when it was all said and done, I invested close to 14,000 in the logosol to get it set up and running propery. This includes the phase converter, blower, additional power service and panel, as well as infeed/outfeed tables, knives, and casters.  I am still exploring the market potential for the machine and use it aproximately 2-3 times a month for runs of 500 to 1000 ft. however I am not using it in it's full capacity by any streatch of the imagination.  Going three phase initally did allow me the option to purchase the electric mill which I now have, a choice that I likely would not have made hade I not already done the conversion.