My new shop has 10’ ceilings. My table saw will have the plug in the ceiling but I’m wondering about the lathe plug. Looking for recommendations.
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Ceiling or wall plug?
- Thread starter Webb Willmott
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I use a ceiling fixture. I do not want my lathe to be close to a wall. Also you may want to bring dust collection, compressed air, and vacuum connection to the lathe. These will best be distributed at ceiling level.
Will your lathe be positioned out in the middle of the room? I keep mine next to a wall so a wall receptacle was a no-brainer. Dust collection and compressed air is also on the wall or the end of the wall.
For random tool use I did install some ceiling receptacles with 110v retractable reels.
JKJ
For random tool use I did install some ceiling receptacles with 110v retractable reels.
JKJ
It’s nice to be able to disconnect the power connection with a thunderstorm on the way to protect the VFD. Personally I wouldn’t want any connections on the ceiling. I’m not the greatest on ladders anymore!
The plug will be switched.
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If you use ceiling mounts you can have a drop of cord to plug into any level you want. This i how I have the lathe set up and if I ever want to move it that is an easy job. Everything else worked for either wall outlet or power strip on neighboring bench or Dust Closet.