On 10 Feb 2006 11:35:35 -0800, "Dave" wrote:

Eric R Snow wrote:
[...] Do I just set the 'scope to the right volts/div, the
probe at 10x, and touch the probe to the hot wire? [...]

Yes, but before you electrocute yourself be sure to go over to a
sci.electronics group and post a lathe question.
That's an excellent suggestion! I know that I could post the 'scope
questions on sci.basics but the knowledge base here is pretty wide and
I know from the poster's names that their info is trustworthy. Also, I
answer questions here and am known here. This sometimes helps when I
ask a question.
ERS