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  1. 12th September 2007, 11:04 PM #1
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    is it possible to convert the motor on my lathe to variable speed? or do i have to go and buy the complete unit. bob
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    whats your machine bob
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    beaver great lathe,(but pulleys) i hate em.bob
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    call achargreaves.com.au in brisbane. They will know.

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    My father did this to his lathe but he swaped the motor for a 3 phase and built a small converter from 240V to run it. It works great. I'm no electrical guru but I think you get much better torque and speed control by doing it this way.
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    http://cws-store.sitesuitestores.com..._id=1107144886

    is that any use?

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    edit: same link as in the other thread ( i only just saw that one )
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