On Sat, 23 May 2015 05:16:55 -0700 (PDT), "
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On Friday, May 22, 2015 at 9:55:52 PM UTC-4, Ignoramus8699 wrote:


OK, then I am keeping the Monarch!

i

Good decision, especially since it has a taper attachment. I assume it has a three phase motor. So you could add a Variable Speed Drive and get higher speeds. I would not try for really high speeds as heavy things turning at high speed have a lot of stored energy.

Dan

Add a VFD...Variable Frequency Drive..not a VSD.

The best that machine will do is 1000 rpm..maybe 1500..but thats all
anyone will ever need for a lathe that size.


Gunner