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I have an Mid Size Hightower Lathe in need of a motor. Any suggestions were i can purchase one? upgrade to 3/4 hp.
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SSDiver2112
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I would contact Chris.
The problem with upgrading to a heavy duty motor like we use on the Deluxe is you lose the ability to slide your headstock up and down the bed. If you upgrade then you need a permanent bed extension which makes your lathe at least six feet long. If space and portabilty are non issues then the upgrade works out great.
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Thanks
Years ago I bought a pennstate motor and controller made a bracket for it ( think it was 1/2 hp dc)
For my other taig based lathes I ordered motor and controller from harbor freight I think that it was 1/3 horse Same thing that Bassel was using for his lathes
For my other taig based lathes I ordered motor and controller from harbor freight I think that it was 1/3 horse Same thing that Bassel was using for his lathes
SSDiver2112
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You can't have mine though. Todd has my order and he's building my lathe. Can't wait for it to get here!
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I called Todd today, working something out.
Variable Speed Midi Lathe Conversion Kit with 3/4HP Motor: for Turncrafter , Jet and Delta Lathes
Convert your Multi Speed Turncrafter,Jet,or Delta Midi Lathe to a Variable Speed Workhorse. With this variable speed kit you can experience infinite and instantaneous speed control with a simple the turn of a knob. Easy to set-up. Click here to see if this fits your lathe Kit
www.pennstateind.com
Bought one of those, works great.Variable Speed Midi Lathe Conversion Kit with 3/4HP Motor: for Turncrafter , Jet and Delta Lathes
Convert your Multi Speed Turncrafter,Jet,or Delta Midi Lathe to a Variable Speed Workhorse. With this variable speed kit you can experience infinite and instantaneous speed control with a simple the turn of a knob. Easy to set-up. Click here to see if this fits your lathe Kitwww.pennstateind.com
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will definetly look into to.
When I bought them they were like 89 dollars, 99 plus 10% off
JC
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I was concerned about my deluxe in that regard with just the single clamping nut and the mass of the motor hanging inside and added a support under the motor. Plus now I can loosen the head on the dovetail and slide up and down for live threading without it binding.
where do you live?? some motors heavy, shipping high I think....
money8ball
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I'm in South Texas. Is there another option for coring? Should i just by another lathe?
SSDiver2112
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Question: I just ordered a Mid America with the 3/4 motor and it doesn’t appear to have any extra support. Is it designed differently? Anyone that has one, have you noticed any issues?
I'm not real fond of it, so much that I have mine mounted on a plywood sled.
On the other hand a lot of people have them and I'm sure if there were problems Todd would have addressed it.
You could always just put a wedge or something under it if it concerns you.
On the other hand a lot of people have them and I'm sure if there were problems Todd would have addressed it.
You could always just put a wedge or something under it if it concerns you.
Low budget 2 ..shaft spinner
So I had the headstock left over from low budget 1 Bought a 4 foot taig rail for cheap and ordered some 8020. I might use a smaller motor than the 1/2 horse Penn State (Anyone know where I can get the 1/3 horse that Bassel uses) Also Might get regular Taig Chuck instead of the 2 inch micro
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Some lathes l put together years ago
SSDiver2112
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Thanks. Once I get it I’ll assess it and reinforce if needed. I haven’t seen anyone complaining and as you said Todd would have addressed it by now. This thread just got me thinking.