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  1. Mar 4, 2017, 09:22 AM #7
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    Tony,
    I am no help to you on this as my leadscrew drive is just for plain turning only.
    Having said that I find it a vast improvement as its variable speed and adjustable during a cut.
    I used a new golf cart 12v motor and gearbox powered by a battery charger, to be honest I do not have the knowledge to create a synchronised system.
    That lathe you restored is one solid piece of machinery, and a very nice job you made of it.
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