slow speed for small warco lathe

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9 July 2009 at 23:18 #42245
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what is the best method of slowing down my wmt300 to around 25 rpm for thread cutting . would i still get enough torque if i reduced the speed via belts and pulleys
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9 July 2009 at 23:18 #16485
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10 July 2009 at 12:14 #42253
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Reduction via belts and pulleys is the way to go, if you try it electrically you loose out on torque on THIS size of machine.

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slow speed for small warco lathe

slow speed for small warco lathe

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