odie
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My digital readout quit working on my Jet 1642 but I don't really miss it. I do a lot of multi-axis turning so I use an RPM just 'short' of the vibration RPM. Having a variable speed control is a big plus!
I "get it", Brian......your meaning about "just short of the vibration RPM". This is a great bit of knowledge for fine tuning your turning skills.
I find it necessary to return to a specific predesignated RPM, during multiple starts and stops of the lathe. For this, some might find a DRO helpful, but they may have to rely on memory, or need to write the rpm down for reference. This wouldn't work well for me, since my memory of such things can't be relied on......so, for my own purposes, I have a small "pointer" with a magnetic base that I place around the circumference of the rpm rheostat knob......this makes it easy to return to the specific rpm I'm looking to duplicate without the need to remember it.......
Yes.....variable speed is an absolute necessity. I went for a long time changing belt on the pulleys to change spindle speeds......man, I'm sure glad I don't do that anymore!!!!!
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