Recent content by bpress54

Let me assure you that I have no desire to die nor start my shop on fire. I'm simply looking for an easy way to convert my lathe to a DC motor with an electronic speed control. That being said, and while I am not an electrician, I do understand the principles of electricity and realize that it...

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Thank you Jim, finally an actual answer. I will send that wiring diagram later.

Ok, I'm confused because this motor came out of a treadmill which plugs directly into a 120 volt AC outlet, and I understand that the controller board rectifies the AC to DC to power the motor. Basically all I want to do is replace the tread with the lathe spindle. The motor plate says it is 95...

As I stated above, I know nothing about electric motors, nor high voltages. My experience with AC mains powered circuitry is limited to household replacement of wiring, switches, outlets, circuit breakers, etc. I am not an electrician.

As I stated above, I know nothing about electric motors or high voltage, which is the reason I am here asking for advice. I'm not an electrician nor electronics expert. I'm just looking for advice on how this can be made to work, or if it is not possible or too difficult for someone who really...

Okay, this is probably going to be way below your pay grade, but bear with me because I know nothing about electric motors except that you plug them in, turn the switch, and they work. I've seen some instances where people have taken DC motors from treadmills and used them to power lathes and...