Factor e Farm Lathe

Start

Started with a $500 lathe, Prentiss Tools, 1950s - we converted it to hydraulic drive.

We ran it first on a MicroCube - 1 hp hydraulic, electric power unit.

Then got it converted to the 27hp power cube running on idle.

More pictures at https://opensourceecology.trovebox.com/photos/album-12/list

Before Conversion

Lathe Drive - PTO Hydraulic Motor Drive

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Distance in loose position - 8" - 11". If smallest driven wheel is 5.5" and next is 8", then a 36" belt should fit both.

Using 6-spline PTO motor for power.