On Jan 30, 10:43*am, wrote:
The only mistake I made in the original post is, I will attach the
equipment ground to the ground lugs on the disconnect box.

Yes, this is a box I have kicking around. * Lessons learned: do NOT
fuse neutral, fuses don't mitigate lightning.

My original problem was, the lathe does not have an on/off switch,
just a plug. * I dislike leaving it plugged in all the time because of
lightning, and I want a more convenient way to switch it on.
Thought this was the proper way to do it, except with a 120V
disconnect, which is harder to find. * Maybe this is just a waste of
effort like one of the posters said. * How about just wiring the
lathe on a residential 20A wall switch?

The motor is 2hp BTW.