On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 21:03:40 -0700 (PDT), GDStutts
wrote:

Just wondering, since you have the outboard turning stand, why raise the lathe?

Hello and thanks for all the material you posters put up for us
lurkers.

This is the good part: I just purchased a Powermatic 90 with a 1hp 3
phase motor with almost all the accessories in the 1966 catalog
including the outboard freestanding tool rest for $125.

This is the not so good part, I only have 220 single phase in my shop.
It has been suggested that I not buy a new motor but use a VFD. I
would like to know what the group's experience is, good or bad with
this type of set up.

Part II

I have seen reference to risers for the head/tail stock to take it to
a 20" swing, it is 12" now. They would be used with a banjo from a 20"
lathe. Any leads on a supplier, things to watch out for or
suggestions ?

Thanks in advance,

Gerald

The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but
because of those who look on and do nothing."

Albert Einstein


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