Originally Posted by
Guy Donham
Not sure what model you have but why not sell it and get the model you want. My only issue with all the modern lathes is the electronics. They sell old Powermatic, Delta, Powercraft and Sears lathe all the time on Craigslist that are up to 70 years old. So in 70 years we may not be here but our grand children might inherit your lathe and how will they get parts for the electronics. For use today I know that the variable speed lathes have a lot of torque at low RPM and it is convenient to just turn a dial for speed but what about even 5 years from now when all warranties are out and they dont make your model any more.
I suggest you keep it simple stupid (KISS). Leave your mechanical pulley and motor on and live without the fancy and breakable electronics.