Converting from 3ph to 1ph?

[eltax91]

Hello all

I have been fortunate enough to be gifted a pillar drill by a friend clearing out things in his late fathers workshop. It is 3ph and has a 3ph plug on it.

However it also states 230/240v? Can this be run on a 1ph home supply? Or will i need to change the motor, or perhaps use an inverter?

[eltax91]

Thanks! I was about to post asking how to size an inverter as it seems the best way to go.

I was chatting with the gifter of the drill yesterday and he told me if it was too much hassle, he’s happy for me to clean it up, sell it and buy a single phase one….

So I’ll either buy a vfd or do that. Either way it’s a problem for a future version of me as it’s on the back burner to sort as a mini project once I’ve finished the resto on my RRC