Hello fellow Wood Lathe Aficionados..
Just purchased and yet delivered an Excelsior 5-Speed Mini Lathe with additional body extension to do future table legs. While it's not the best of Lathes but Central Machinery(HF); Grizzly, Rikon, Delta, Shop Fox and Jet employ the same Chinese cast iron-structural body, perhaps with better paint or even more polished cast iron.
The cheapest is $199 at HF(Central Machinery). Many evaluations are considering the HF lathe " junk", therefore I purchased the Excelsior...which to my surprise others consider also "junk"!, primarily that the motor is underpowered (1/2 hp), doing as a 10" bowl is not possible.
Are there motors available on the market for replacement/purchase in at least 3/4 hp or even 1 hp that will underneath fit these machines?
Thank you...