Or, put a surplus VFD on the motor if it is 3-phase.

Bill

wrote:
Hi Tim

These are 3 phase 220V motors ??
If so, not many people have 3 phase, and either need a convertor or
other motor.
Nice heavy lathe, get some risers and you're set for some serious
turning

Have fun and take care
Leo Van Der Loo

Juvenal wrote:
I wasn't paying attention and thought I was buying 2 Powermatic 90's for
$200 ea., and wound up with two Brodhead Garrett J-170s for $400 ea. ooch.

Anyway, the casting is a lot heavier than my Grizzly G1495, and they have
newer 220V motors. I figure I'll sell the new G1495 and one of the J-170's
and still have a better lathe than I started with.

Anybody with any kind words or horror stories about J-170s? I'm thinking
I'll be hard pressed to get 400 bucks for one.



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Timothy Juvenal
www.tjwoodworking.com