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They should be at least laser etched. Don't think it is that good a deal.

How would this unit be? Should go for slightly over a $100 http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-HP-240V-GE-SINGLE-PHASE-VARIABLE-FREQUENCY-DRIVE-VFD-/200755698703?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebdf8dc0f

I should buy the relay box and contactors off you. Let me know if you would consider selling.

Thanks guys for all the info. Been reading about them and this is definately the way to go. What is the best brand and value to get? My motor is 2 hp but can I get a 3hp vfd in case I want to upgrade motor or use on another machine? Drive warehouse seem to have good prices but is the quality good?

VFD may be the way to go. Why are they complicated to setup?

2 hp and going to a 1 1/2 hp motor as thats what I have laying around.

Want to convert my 3 phase import lathe to single phase. I will replace the motor with a single phase motor but stuck on the switch gear. I want to retain the forward and reverse switch, jog and power switches. can this be done with 3 phase contactors? Searched all over the web and came up with...

Can these hoist be freestanding or have to be bolted to floor?

Nice lathe. What did you end up paying for it and where in BC are you?