I think calculations for horse power is from vacuum cleaner companies.??
If calculated the power the belt can take at 1,800 RPM using 2" pulley with 180¡ã wrap it is a full 1/2 HP American .
I can not see a mini lathe using a full horse.??
The torque is need at lower speeds .?
I think biggest improvement need on mini is the power to spindle.?
Witch can done with a lot of work and cost.
Dave?
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mike allen
Dec 2? ?
Tom do ya know what the RPM range is on that motor ? they don't say anything bout RPM unless I was staring right at it . My math puts that motor at 1.33 HP . Seems like a lot for these small lathes . But I also think our buds overseas have a different way of calculating things than we do .