"C & S" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I used to.
>
> The belt cover lasted about 5 minutes for me. I had both the lath and
> motor
> bolted to the bench top. The top was the only thing holding them together.
> I
> don't see why you could not mount it below.
>
> As for the switch... isn't it a part of the headstock assembly? I don't
> see
> any reason why you could not just run the motor through an alternative
> switch.
>
The switch is just bolted to the headstock, but it blocks where the belt
would have to go. I think I can simply move it; but if I can't, yeh, an
alternate switch will be easy enough.
I used to.
The belt cover lasted about 5 minutes for me. I had both the lath and motor
bolted to the bench top. The top was the only thing holding them together. I
don't see why you could not mount it below.
As for the switch... isn't it a part of the headstock assembly? I don't see
any reason why you could not just run the motor through an alternative
switch.
-Steve
"Toller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I bought one at an auction. The motor is behind the lathe with a guard
over
> all.
> Can I remove the guard, reposition the switch, and put the motor under the
> lathe?
>
> It looks like it ought to work, but it would be nice to hear that someone
> has done it. Thanks.
>
>