motor drives

So, my Micro-Mark mini-lathe is giving me problems. When I push the green "on" button, I hear a kind of buzzing sound and the motor doesn't turn. The button doesn't seem to want to stay down. If I hold it, sometimes I can get the motor to turn on and run, but it's hit or miss. I have it apart...

I have a vertex 10" Rotary table with mounted chuck, I use it often. There are quite a few occasions I wish it was motorized. Has anyone done a DIY motor on their rotary table and not spent a fortune ? I've seen pretty expensive motors so i'm looking for DIY options. I think I may have even...

Hi All, I need a 5hp rated VFD for an air compressor. I am tempted to try one of the Huan Yang or Huanyang VFDs listed on eBay, as they are less than half the price of the Hitachi or similar top brands. I don't need it to control speed or use any other features other than single to three phase...