"Somebody" wrote in message
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Penn State Industries has just released a variable speed motor kit for
delta and jet mini-lathes. Cost is around $120 US. Might be a better
answer. Kit contains new motor and speed control unit. Here is link..
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/tclvskit.html.
Kevin

Interestingly the ad didn't specify the HP of the motor. Anyone know?

Max