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  1. 15th May 2011, 08:27 PM #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by pipeclay View Post
    That being the case you maybe able to replace the spindle gears and backgears with the grizzly spare parts,there centre distance equates to approximately 97.486,1mm bigger than what you have now.
    I suppose at the worst you could allways convert to a spur gear headstock drive.

    I have been wondering if it would be easier ( and possibly much better ) to just go the variable speed route.

    If you had variable speed, would there be any need for a backgear ?
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    Cant help you with the vfd thing ,ecept only to say if you were doing a heavy or large job would you have the torque.
    Also if you were drilling large holes it could also be a problem as well as hand taping large threads in the lathe,you wouldnt have the gearing to provide resistance.
    Having never used one for more than 1/2 an hr I cant comment.
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    I just read Bryans new thread on his new setup. Will be interesting to see how it goes.
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