Recent content by the_goodfellow

You bring up some great points. I’m kind of veering away from using this on my lathe now. I’d rather use it on my 14” suped up bandsaw with 6” riser block. I don’t think the motor will be turned on for long, keeping the sound down. And thinking if I really push with hard cutting that this motor...

Hi guys, enjoying the back and forth so far. My wife would shut me down if I weren't up to code or being safe as possible with these kinds of things. This is why I'm turning to you. So saying that I'm understanding that the magnetic starter switch is most likely the safest route. I'm pricing...

Thanks mark. I was kinda hoping it was a simple as plug and go. Would something like a Square D Magnetic Starter Switch get it running?

Hi All, I'm new here and thought this forum might be the place to ask. Without too much prior knowlage about electrical motors I bought this from a gent of marketplace. The motor is in the range that i was looking to power the lathe. Doing a bit more research about powering the lathe I'm...