Question

Can I use a drive on a mill or lathe?

Answer

While possible, the main limitation is a VERY important one- you will lose power if you slow the motor down with a drive.

This means you can't take heavy cuts, or use large cutting tools, which are the primary reasons for reducing speed.

If you are reducing speed for hand operations like sanding, then there should be no issues. The same holds true for light cuts, the power loss due to the reduced motor speed may not affect the operation. But...you must be aware that it could.

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This item was last updated on 2015-06-23
Document ID: 1552

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