wa5 I'm new to all this so your .0002" doesn't mean much to me...I would need to add subtract gears to make it work for a certain thread... no knowing what speed that would be? pulling the apron is not a bad job I will maybe try to find time tomoro... still need to track down a belt b4 I can do anything...
rambin, There are three belt options. Logan sells a glued belt that requires spindle removal. Some folks have also used serpentine belts from the auto parts store, but that option also
requires that the spindle be removed. Logan can also sell you a belt with a clip that can be used without removing the spindle: http://store.lathe.com/drive.html. If you decide to order
from Logan, be sure you have your serial number handy when you call: they'll ask for it.
RA,
Carriage feed rates are independent of spindle RPM. They are measured in inches per one spindle revolution. The speed that the carriage moves to the left is a function of both feed rate and spindle RPM. But how much it moves for each revolution of the spindle is not.affected by RPM of the spindle.