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  1. M

    13” south bend

    Might have a 13 south bend bargained for. Updates coming. Should be a good starter lathe.
  2. M

    Older lathes

    May have a lathe a bit more common lined up. If the price is right that is. This one is older but is 240v 3 phase. Easier to work with.
  3. M

    Older lathes

    Talking to an electrician today and basically told me it’s not worth my time and money changing my electrical to the 600 3 phase. He suggested me to find another motor to fit the lathe either 240 v single for it or a 240 v 3 phase with a vfd. He needed a frame size to get me a quote which I...
  4. M

    Older lathes

    Yes that’s what I’m thinking as well. I never picked up this lathe yet. I was trying to get more info before I buy. I asked about electrical, the only thing electrical on it is a light and the motor. So I’m thinking it would be an easy switch. princess auto has 3 hp 240v motors. One on sale now...
  5. M

    Older lathes

    Hmm that’s not so bad, I called a shop and he will get back to me tomorrow with a quote for a vfd. I believe I will need a phase converter as well. The motor is a 3hp 600 v 3 phase.
  6. M

    Older lathes

    This lathe I believe has one speed on the motor, it comes with a different driven pulley to change the output speed if needed. Other then that it’s just the light for electronics. reading online it’s easy to say I’ll be in 2-3 grand on transformers/ converters which is more then I’m willing to...
  7. M

    Older lathes

    That pinacho is back on, quick question. I wish I knew somebody I could call to get an answer but the reason buddy is selling is because his phase converter gave out. you think I would be able to change the motor out for a single phase? It’s a 3hp 600 v 3 phase on it now no other electronics...
  8. M

    Older lathes

    Thanks for all your input. I will find something eventually. as for the mill lathe combo I think I will pass and wait for a good used machine. I do find them on online auctions but the shipping is what kills the deal for me usually.
  9. M

    Older lathes

    i Was thinking the same thing about the pinacho, but I couldn’t get info on it from the guy. He must’ve bought a shop with equipment because he was selling off a few things. All he said was first 1500 takes it. I would’ve sent him the money then and there but I couldn’t even find parts for it or...
  10. M

    Older lathes

    One place I’ve worked in the past had about a dozen lathes mostly from 1940s-60s. I never used them much but for the most part they are all still functioning as they should. I’ll find one eventually. No much selection here on the island. The thing about king and brands like it is that parts are...
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