My new toy..

[DavidF]

I have also thought of getting a monster lathe, and what power it would take to run it. After a trip to the amish shop I found that the run thier equipment off gas engines, like a 5 horse briggs....

[latzanimal]

It is a 10 hp motor. I have thought of trying to find a single phase motor, but so far, it is just as, if not more expensive. I'm hoping to get lucky somewhere...

A new rotary phase converter is anywhere from $1000 to $3500. A VFD is a few hundred. All of the single phase 10hp motors have been at least a grand...

I don't know that I could get the building converted. Probably more than I want to spend...

Maybe there is a way to convert the motor already on there.. hmm......

[Jammer]

10 hp to run a 16" dia by 10 foot shaft. What Hp would you need to run what your planning on doing. I'm sure it will take some just to turn the gearbox and chuck.

[latzanimal]

I am pretty sure I can run it just on 220 after I get it started. So it may just be a matter of making a starter to get the motor running.

I have found plans online to make a rotary phase converter, so this may be the route I go. I got time to figure it out... and not electrocute myself..