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Re: pic: Homemade Lathe By Team 806

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Originally Posted by sometimestommy View Post
Very nice. What type of motor are you using to power it? and is that a planetary gear box?
Thanks! No, actually it's a drill motor but I'm not sure of the type or brand. When we used it I was told that it was included in the 2002-2004 KOP range, I'm not absolutely sure when. The speed isn't too fast or too slow and it worked wonders in a pinch.
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