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Is it required/necessary to break in a new motor (mid size taig lathe 3/4)hp. Or do you just go for it?
I'm not going to do anything other than use the lathe fully. Was curious if anyone does a "break in". As much as I'm going to use it it will most likely outlive me repeatedly.
Chris Hightower (aka CueMan) is an absolute lathe master. The lathe has a lot of great small features, I really like the cross slide assembly...it is tight. Also the bed is 36" with a 12" extension. Lathe disassembles quickly for portability. Sorry we're not neighbors...would let you test drive...and teach me few things. Has a large bore chuck (1.4") I might try a basic walking cane. I'm currently setting up to core a ring. That'll be my first project with it. I did not get the instruction video it comes with as I told him I already had it...which I did not. I have other videos of his. My mistake.Oohhh. aahhh..., a Cuesmith - I'd love to play with that for a few small projects.
Larger 3 phase motorsI have no clue, but in my feeble mind I seem to remember something about electronic speed controlled motors needing to be "programed" when first used. It had something to do with VFD motors. This is way above my retired pay grade.