Reversing Switch Inquiry

[Cody Cantrell]

I have a 1967 PM 90 that I plan to restore. I am a furniture maker that mostly does spindle turning with the rare faceplate turning of a Windsor stool seat. When I do get around to the restore what would be the benefits of putting a reversing switch on my machine? Appreciate any insight, thanks.

[daryl moses]

It can certainly help with sanding.

[Dale Bonertz]

Cody, by what you are describing I would think you could do without reverse.

[Dale Miner]

Cody, by what you are describing I would think you could do without reverse.

Agreed. If you do add a reverse option, look into using set screws to lock the faceplates/chucks on to the spindle.

[Brian Myers]

+1 to what Daryl said, even with spindles you do run into stubborn grain that sands better in reverse. Are you installing a VFD and 3 phase motor on it ?

[Cody Cantrell]

I was going to keep it stock on the speed selection for now. Most of what I turn is furniture parts and tool handles so it is mostly straight grain. I was just wondering if the cost was justifiable.

[Russell Neyman]

Enjoy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IYvcHS2XPU0

[Leo Van Der Loo]

If you ever do get a duplicator for spindle turning you could mount it on the back side and do your turning with the duplicator in reverse rotation, leave it setup and do your other and cleanup turning on the front side of the lathe, and yes sanding in both directions makes for a smoother finish, if you want that :)