On Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:14:27 -0600
graham wrote:

I've been looking into getting such a system. The trouble is that the
VFDs are vented and not suitable for dusty situations. Furthermore,
the speed controls are tiny buttons. Such a set up would cost ~Can
$750 plus the cost of running a 220v line to the lathe.


do some lathes use sealed motors

all the motor on all the equipment i have in the shop have vents
but maybe there is something about vfds and vents that i am missing

you can save a lot by putting in your own 220 but it depends how
far etc