Viel Variable Speed Motor Conversion - Alternative Method

[Rick Kr]

This is a great thread on setting up your Viel.  Thanks for all the great info, pictures and drawings.

Did you need to modify the drive wheel with that Penn State motor?

Yes and No.  I bought the Viel without the motor and drive wheel, as part of the process for using the Penn State motor.  This is a method/combo that Steve Bottorff sells (Viel and smaller drive wheel (3-3/4") bored for the Penn State motor).  I bought the motor from PSI, of course.  At that time, the smaller drive wheel bore matched the then Penn State motor (1/2 HP).

However, since then, Penn State has changed the motor to 3/4 HP.  It appears Steve has updated his stuff to be consistent with the new PSI motor with a 15mm drive shaft.

Rick