After using the lathe with the old foot extensions I couldn't get the surface finish I wanted. No matter what I did it was rough, not smooth like when the lathe was new. I adjusted me gibbs, checked tool height, changed speeds and feeds but nothing made much difference. Before converting to 3 phase I thought I would put some 5/8" plates with 4 leveling feet under each end and put isolators between the motor and the mount. I also got segmented belts from Harbor Freight so I will put them on after I get the motor mounted back up. The leveling feet will be here tomorrow. I have the casters in to roll the lathe around to work on it. Makes it pretty handy!!
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