Recently I bought an old 3hp Wood lathe, but it came with a useless 3 phase motor, cause I donīt have that kind of current. 220 volts one phase motors are easy to find here, but the question is: would it be ok to get a Variable speed controller wired to the motor ? or do I have to buy an integrated variable speed motor ? If the first option Works, it would be great from a money wise stand īcause things are hard to buy here near the jungle. Shoots, all sorts of exotic Woods available though. Help appreciated.