[Shop-talk] lathe motor

[John T. Blair]

At 09:00 AM 1/24/2008 -0800, Frank Vantacich wrote:

>I am in need of a 5hp 1725rpm electric motor for a metal lathe.  Does 
>any one know of a good source for something like this, it doesn't have 
>to be new.  So far I've seen prices ranging from 375.00 to 475.00 and 
>may be this is what I will end up spending.

Frank,

You don't really say why you need a new motor.  Check your local yellow
pages to see if you don't have anyone that rebuilds motors near you.
You might be able to have them rehab the motor, for a lot less than
a new one.

John

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