My electrician wasn't confused- I was, haha. I was trying to find diagrams, etc. to send him before he came over and put eyes on it. Turns out, once he opened it up and took a look, he was good to go and now my machine is functional! He made a new plug for me so it doesn't have to be direct wired into the box in case I want to move it later. I hope I never have to move it, though- this thing is heavy! Next step- I need to rent an engine hoist to lift it off of the pallet it was shipped on...I have some heavy duty feet I will install to keep it planted on the floor and minimize vibration once I get it up off the pallet. I have a friend who has generously volunteered to come help me get it level and check that the setup is ready to go (he has the same model lathe in his shop).
Now I'm working on getting some dial indicators and tool holders so I can start tinkering once I get the lathe into its final resting place and ready to go.
Now I'm working on getting some dial indicators and tool holders so I can start tinkering once I get the lathe into its final resting place and ready to go.