Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Powermatic Model 90 Lathe
Frank Mutchler
>I may need to replace a 1 hp 3 phase motor in this lathe. Does anyone know of a compatible replacement? If not, does anyone know what size shaft the factory motor uses and what the mounting plate bolt spacing is? Also, what the factory motor rpm is? TIA
Hi Frank...
Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
>You will probably want to post this question in the main messages forum. We're into hand tools on this forum. The lathes over here are powered aminals or humans ;).
Or the turning forum, even better
Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA
>On the other hand, if you want to power it with a giant squirrel cage with a giant squirrel in it, we're the gang to talk squirrels! Todd could probably even explain how to catch them.
Re: Hi Frank...
Frank Mutchler
>I posted on all three in hopes of getting a quick answer. Never know what may be lurking in some old galoot's cave ;>)
Oh Duhhh
Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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