"Mike Berger" wrote in message
...
They came with both 3-phase and single phase motors, but since the
Student MK I was intended for home/small shop use 3 HP sounds pretty
big.

Austin Shackles wrote:

All it needs then is a decent sized motor. Currently has a 1.5HP,
which is
not really enough - ISTR the student originally had a 3HP motor.

The Colchester Student was NEVER intended for home use !!!!!!

Schools, colleges and aprentice training schools yes. Small shop yes.

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