Recent content by ges74

Thanks for the input. The folks over on the American Association of Woodturners said I should just get a standard Rikon. The motors I posted aren't totally enclosed, apparently. And a guy here in Wilmington is selling a Baldor 8201W (low speed) for $300 but it's 3 phase and it looks like VFDs...

Here is the photo of the Sears motor that is belted with the belt sander.

Ah, found the button. So I apologize that I don't have pictures of the entire motor units but I figure it's the specs that matter since you can't witness the machine in operation. The first two photos (Packard + Sears Craftsman) are one unit. The second Packard is belted up with what looks to...

OK gentlemen there is an auction coming up on Sunday where I can bid on some BELT GRINDERS, as 454ragtop suggested. I wanted to post pictures, but it says that I need a URL for my pictures. How do I do that? Use google drive or something? I would really love to get your advice on whether...

Got it, thanks!!!!! I will continue my search. I don't think any of the folks around here have belt driven grinders so if I go that route I will be striking out on my own. But I appreciate the food for thought!!!!

Yes, exactly, they will come out of the woodwork. Doh! No pun intended. I looked and looked...craftsman all seem to be high rpm. Appreciate comments re jack shaft, pulleys, and vfd's but unfortunately that all seems waaaaaaaaay too complicated for me. I dont even know what half those terms...

Well thanks for that info, that is certainly important! I have to rewire for 220 or whatever in the garage for my lathe but you are right, I'm sure I don't have 3 phase power. My question still stands though - am I supposed to be able to find/hold out for Baldor's in the sub-$100 range? or...

Sorry to resurrect an ancient thread, but I am just getting into woodturning and I believe in buying good stuff up front so that it doesn't need to be replaced later on down the road. You folks recommend Baldor/Dayton/Wissota brands - I have been looking on ebay, craigslist and government...