I am setting up a long bed Craftsman (with a three phase motor) that has been in storage for several years, and I have never used. I have been considering putting a fan - or two on the back of the cabinet before I put the lathe back on top. Much easier to lay the cabinet on its side and cut the holes now. I have been considering this as my 8" Boxford shaper motor gets hot in its cabinet. It too is an "under drive" set-up. Am I wasting my time? The advice of Craftsman owners is requested.


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