If you run 3phase through a converter you will have to it wired so you can turn on the converter at each machine or you will have to walk to turn it on. I would recommend getting it done right. I have it so I have to walk flip the breaker to turn on a 10 hp roto converter. I find it a major pain. I like a nice flow. That is why selling the Oliver 232 recently was a little less painful. I have a 3hp fully restored Porter 300 12" jointer I run off it, a PM 180 planer 3hp and a Porter 10" Belt sander. So I still walk but not anything like with the table saw. Tony