Hey guys. I have been wanting to add an industrial sewing machine motor to my Porper B and just never had the time. Well, after the 2nd original style motor went out, I felt I had no choice. Funny how that works out isn't it??? I basically removed the back cover and made a new cover out of 1/4" thick aluminum. I then rewired everything in order to keep the controls on the factory front panel. The next step is to mount a feed screw motor on the far right end of the lathe with a bigger motor as the one in it hesitates and jerks at low speeds... I haven't replaced the tool / collet rack on top of the head stock yet, as I will wait until the new feed screw motor is installed.
If any other Porper B owners have been thinking of doing this, it is a huge improvement...
If any other Porper B owners have been thinking of doing this, it is a huge improvement...
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