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    I have a 4 speed lathe model GMF 1-TOOK1440 which I bought second hand some years ago but have only just dusted off to use.
    Although the motor speed is given as 1440 rpm I do not know what the drive speeds are coming off the 4 pulley wheels - there is no 1:1 ratio, there are two up ratios and two down ratios.
    I have the manual, but it does not specify the speeds. I suspect there may have been a sticker on the lathe that has fallen off .
    Does anyone have one of these lathes, or alternatively can someone tell me how to calculate the speeds from the pulley diameters?
    Any help appreciated.
    Chris
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    Put the belt on each pulley position and count how many revolutions of your lathe spindle for say 10 revolutions of the motor pulley. This will give you a series of ratios.

    Say you get 3 on the slowest speed this equates to 3 divided by 10 multiplied by 1440 = 432 rpm. Conversely say you get 20 turns for 10 of the motor pulley, this equates to 2880 rpm.
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    Thanks Kev, so simple when you put it like that!
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    Quote Originally Posted by KevM View Post
    Put the belt on each pulley position and count how many revolutions of your lathe spindle for say 10 revolutions of the motor pulley. This will give you a series of ratios.

    Say you get 3 on the slowest speed this equates to 3 divided by 10 multiplied by 1440 = 432 rpm. Conversely say you get 20 turns for 10 of the motor pulley, this equates to 2880 rpm.

    Now how'd you figure that out? I'm glad to know that.

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