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    The variable speed motor and the wood lathe

    I've recently acquired a really nice 3hp, 1780rpm, 120V (or 240V) AC motor that was formerly driving a high-end (Matrix) treadmill. It was headed to the scrap heap because the control panel wasn't working anymore, but the motor itself is still good, and I want to turn it into a wood lathe once...
  2. K

    Hello, world!

    Hey, guys! Glad to find an active forum! I've got a project or two in mind, and need some help outside my usual sphere, so I'm glad to be here! 36 and mostly focus in wood, but I've taken a few electronics courses over the years and am eager to learn a bit more.
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