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I'd like to have a metal lathe someday, would give me little more options.

I downloaded a PDF file I found online for my Lathe - it ended up calling for a 1/3 or 1/2 hp 1750 rpm motor.
Here's a pic of my setup with the new motor. Bill that thing is a beast! metal lathe?...

ended up purchasing a Leeson 1/3 hp 1725 rpm motor - there went my razor fund.........been saving for a Hart :(
thanks Bill didn't see this until after I made the purchase........I will try the wire...

so I'm working on my lathe this evening turning a brush out of American Chestnut. Flip the power switch off, to evaluate and went to turn the lathe back on to continue sanding. Nothing! Just a low...