I have read a few posts about people upgrading their 8x12/14's to a Variable Speed Motor instead of the stock motor option that needs gears to be changed in order to change speeds for different tasks/materials.
I am starting a thread to educate myself on this process more specifically..
focus:
motors people have used & recommend
motor prices
what else is needed for this type of upgrade (controller card?...mounting hardware?)
and other special touches/upgrades that go along with this one to make it a 'finished' project (ie: tach/sensor addition?..RPM readouts?..etc)
I am VERY new.. (just got my first lathe as a matter of fact..and am still setting it up/cleaning it)
so Im not looking to jump the gun...just starting a thread/conversation on the topic.. to see if there is a kit? a how-to (besides just pictures), parts list/prices ..total cost something like this runs
so down the line I'll be better educated and understand when Im ready for this.
I am starting a thread to educate myself on this process more specifically..
focus:
motors people have used & recommend
motor prices
what else is needed for this type of upgrade (controller card?...mounting hardware?)
and other special touches/upgrades that go along with this one to make it a 'finished' project (ie: tach/sensor addition?..RPM readouts?..etc)
I am VERY new.. (just got my first lathe as a matter of fact..and am still setting it up/cleaning it)
so Im not looking to jump the gun...just starting a thread/conversation on the topic.. to see if there is a kit? a how-to (besides just pictures), parts list/prices ..total cost something like this runs
so down the line I'll be better educated and understand when Im ready for this.