Bill, et al., Agreed - I will not be a member of FB... Kind regards, DBN aka John

This is suspicious....

Hi, The item is aimed at collectors or folks who what to complete the look and feel of a vintage system - for more accuracy, indeed use a DRO. As for the seller - look at the feedback, in particular t

Hi Irby, GREAT - THANKS! now I can ask Andy better questions. Kind regards, DBN aka John

Hi, Likewise - I thought I had some documents, but I can't seem to find any. Any listing would help a bit - if someone knows of any, please advise. Kind regards, DBN aka John

Hi All, The plan is to call Andy soon - his site is still "Parked" - so does anyone have a copy of his catalog so I speak with him, we both know what I'm asking for? I recall some of the offerings but

Hi, I gather it's sold - the offering is gone. Congrats. Kind regards, John AKA DBN

Hi Jim, Well Done - good details and picts - Many thanks. Kind regards, DBN aka John

Hi, I may have missed it - where is the shop located? Kind regards, John (aka DBN)

Please - NO Facebook in any form. Kind regards, DBN aka John

Hi All, Yes, VFDs are typically specified for 3ph motors only...However... take a look at this VFD spec sheet. https://www.minarikdrives.com/documents/250-0375.pdf Kind regards, DBN, aka John

Excellent point, likely not to be followed. Kindest regards, DBN aka John

Hi, A fellow named John Knox specializes in leather drive belts - he has an excellent reputation. I know the fellow as he is an expert on Sheldon products and I have a Sheldon lathe. Custom Leather Dr

Hi George, I gather from the comment on running a 3-phase motor on 1-phase is when the folks are using a phase converter - a bank of capacitors. I won't write a diatribe here on that. If need be, it w

Hi, I bought one from Grizzly - don't know if they still have them. You could also make one, it's not difficult. Take care, John aka DBN

Hi Jim, Good to know. I recall some folks noting such items as "frankenlathes" After the heatwave - I'll head over to the unit and see if I can take some pictures to share. Be well, John

Hi Allan, The name plate says "9" - the chuck is 5" - it has a turret and large dials. Looking forward to working on it. The SBL 10K a few feet away (it belongs to a colleague) is quite different. I'l

Hi All, Just saved from the maws of a recycling center, aka "junk yard..." - 4 1/2' 9" s/n 12366KKR7 - between the ways on the rear the stamping reads DDB 101NK. The unit looks to be driven from the b

Hi John, You will love the flexibility of the VFD - they are great. Heads-Up - read the instruction manual/papers . Most VFDs should NEVER have a switch, relay, contactor, fuse, circuit breaker, etc..

Hi, Yes, Joe at plazamachinery.com knows what he is talking about. As for lathe size - as the folks say - that depends on what you want to do. Would an 8" lathe do...9"..10"... larger? Precision? What