On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:02:26 -0800, Eric R Snow wrote:

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

Actually, your name sounds familiar to me, and I'm more of a regular on
sci.electronics.design/.basics, but also lurk rec.puzzles and
sci.engr.mech from time to time. :-)

Cheers!
Rich