[Shop-talk] lathe motor

[Bill Gilroy]

Try http://www.craigslist.org, they seem to pop up there all the time in the
seattle area.  I have heard of people using the cheap  5hp compressor motor
from Harbor Freight to make a rotary phase convertor; maybe that will work
on the lathe.

-g



On Jan 24, 2008 9:00 AM, Frank Vantacich <rustymetal at sbcglobal.net> 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.
>
>  Thanks for the help.
>
>
> Frank V.
>  rustymetal at sbcglobal.net
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