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However, the lathe has encountered motor issues—initially hooked up to three-phase power—posing a significant challenge due to limited workspace and accessibility. To address this, the enthusiast devised an inventive, straightforward solution: mounting a piece of steel as a mounting base for a new motor, drilled and tapped to fit a compact, quiet, half-horsepower electric motor. They considered using a variable belt system with a Link Belt to facilitate speed adjustments, aiming for a simple yet effective fix without disassembling the original motor.