Quote Originally Posted by Toolmaker51 View Post
3/8"? 5/8"?
Didn't think Frank S had ANYTHING so small...

Meanwhile, anything dual duty is a plus.
On those rare occasions I do need to bore things small than 0.500 Its at those times that I can appreciate 1 of my 2 small 12x36 lathes
I have just about managed to get my 1956 Sheldon 12x36 tightened and trued up enough to be a halfway decent toolroom lathe. I still want to do away with the 8speed belt drive with the 1 1/2 HP motor for a 5 HP 3 ph motor that I have and a 3ph VFD I figure by going to 5HP even at the slower speeds it should still have sufficient torque if not then I will incorporate a 3 or 4 sp transmission from a riding lawn mower