On Sun, Oct 13, 2024 at 01:16 PM, Ron Goodger wrote:
Well, I have decided against eliminating the step pulleys.? It would be much more complicated than just replacing the motor and installing the VFD.? Then I will have full options available as to power.? With the VFD and three phase motor I will easily be able to overspeed the lathe.? Does anyone know what the physical speed limits of the lathe mechanism is?? At his point, I see no reason to ever do so.? Just wondering.
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My concern is the plain bearings in the headstock. I don't run either my SB9A or my SB13 much above the listed top speed of either lathe.
