Metal Lathe Treadmill Motor Conversion & Treadmill Motor Controller

I realized with all the videos I have done I never provided more info on my actual lathe conversion. This walks through my entire setup and show all the parts and modifications necessary to put a treadmill motor on a metal lathe.

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SCR Voltage controller:

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100 amp Bridge rectifier https://amzn.to/40DjWg6

20 Amp circuit breaker https://amzn.to/3ufQDRh
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3PDT direction switch https://amzn.to/3ZShNLG
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Toroid Core for AC inductor/choke https://amzn.to/3QTk5Zs

10K potentiometer https://amzn.to/3QAtiES
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Inclosuers and inclosure parts:
8” X 6” X 4” hinged box https://amzn.to/3jPndaR
8” X 10” X 4” Power supply box https://amzn.to/3HEHeun
12” x 12” x 4” Large component box https://amzn.to/3Imerv6
7.9” x 4.7” x 2.95” Large plastic box https://amzn.to/3nQEylT
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