New VFD plus 1 HP Motor for Mini Lathe or any lathe

[PJs]

Hi JR
Great work on your new drive arrangement, you mention using V belts, have you considered Poly v belts. I have used one on my countershaft drive for some years now and they run really smoothly and the pulleys are easy to machine, never had a problem with slip either.

I was thinking the same thing last night Olderdan or even a toothed belt. SDP/SI has a full line of toothed, grooved, O'ring, flats and V belts and pulleys for fractional hp use and are even better for torque. Although making the pulleys for a Groove belt would be easier and a fun challenge.