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upgrade to antique lathe *LINK*

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upgrade to antique lathe *LINK*

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upgrade to antique lathe *LINK*

joaz hill

>I have been turning on this 1867 Fitchburg lathe for years and love it. However, i would like my students to have the same pleasure but think the foot pedal/speed control is a little to tricky for most beginners.

I am considering replacing the 1 1/2 horse motor with a Leeson motor with a remote speed control..

Is this possible? Also, is there another way.

I am still reeling from the $600 price for the Leeson. Is there another less expensive way to go on a machine this old.?

Thanks in advance. Joaz Hill

Hoping the snow will stop so I can get to the wood pile.


http://www.maine-web.com/woodturning

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Re: upgrade to antique lathe *LINK*

Jorge Castaneda ~ Downeast Maine

>Hola Joaz,

I was looking into that a while back and this place had some used ones, check them out

Jorge


here

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Fred in NC

>Peter Teubel recently posted the link below. The prices look good to me.


http://www.dealerselectric.com

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#4

Want a complete 2hp system?

Peter Teubel

>I'm going to be posting the 2hp motor and VFD from my big pattern makers lathe to the classifieds soon. GE 2hp motor with Delta Electronics VFD w/full programming manual. Includes braking resistor, SquareD wall mount enclosure, and wired remote which has all the functions (on/off, fwd/rev, jog, reset, dial speed control). Everything is about 3 yrs old and works perfectly. $400 plus shipping. E-mail me if you are interested.

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Re: Want a complete 2hp system? *LINK*

joaz hill

>Thanks guys. It looks like I have some research to do. I will let you know how it turns out. Thanks again.

Joaz


http://www.maine-web.com/woodturning

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