Hi my name is Tim Hoyt and I am fairly certain this is my first post. I have lurked and learned a lot for several years.
Anyway, I am in a serious search for a nice wood lathe. I suspect I will end up buying a Powermatic 3520b brand new. But I have been checking the used market diligently. So, of course, I ended up buying, sight unseen what I think is a Delta 28-350 bandsaw in a government auction. They claim it runs (snicker,snicker) and the only "problem" is a 3 phase motor.
I have not really paid attention to discussions about how to solve the 3 phase conundrum. Yea, I have read a little, but......
my assumptions:
1. The only way to go is a VFD.
2. A phase converter, would "rob" about 1/3 of the horsepower which I suspect is 1 horse.
3. One of these new fangeled VFDs shouldn't run more than $200 for a decent one.
4. The installation of said VFD will be a piece of cake.
So am I headed in the right direction? I'm only looking for the "big picture" at this point. i plan on much more research before I do anything.
Thanks
tim