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Scott Donley
05-03-2005, 11:53 AM
Hi all,Found an old Sears (King Seeley) 9X32, weighs a short ton.Problem is no motor. I have an old 3/4 horse but it is 3500 rpm and that just seems to fast to me. Would something more like 1750 RPM be a better choice? The lathe was free, I do have to get a new spur center and make a table, remove some rust, but now that I am no longer working I have the time! Thanks Scott
Scott Loven
05-03-2005, 12:44 PM
3500 RPM?
Check the OWWM website for info.
Scott
Scott Donley
05-03-2005, 1:03 PM
3500 RPM?
Check the OWWM website for info.
Scott
Thanks, I had checked there first, did find out the motor was a 5.95$ option, just did not give a size or rpm. I did get the manual that had a parts list that is how I found the part# for the center spur. Can still order a new one for 10 bucks from parts direct. The old part list price was 1.05.
Jim Becker
05-03-2005, 2:46 PM
The motor speed is not as important as having the proper pulley ratios to get your lathe turning at safe speeds. That said, a slower speed motor would require less stepping down, etc.