Delta dl 40, bought at auction, it is missing the controller, need advice, it has a DC 1.25hp motor. and I believe 1x8 spindle. I have looked around for a controller, on another forum they said this controller
http://www.electricmotorwholesale.com/BALDOR-BC140/
would work, but its 225$ For around that price I can just buy a 3 phase motor and vfd.
question one, is there a comparable controller I could buy for well under a 100$?
question two, what is the biggest motor I could use with risking damage to the lathe? could I use a 3 hp? it can do a 24 inch bowl on the left side of the head (outboard?)
I'll post pictures shortly