Thanks for clarifying that. For $400.00, I would be better off saving the money and later investing in a different lathe. My Grizzly only cost $400.00 to start with. But, I will take the motor to a local shop and ask about adding a variable speed thingy. Might work but I have to be careful to not lose power as I don't have a lot to work with now.Originally Posted by Don Baer