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Today I used my faceplate for the first time and note that there is a stamp on the perimeter that states max 900RPM. This is a 12 x 36 King lathe (Grizzly G4003 clone). I just got this lathe as a replacement for the first one I bought last year. I recall the last one had a 4 jaw chuck that was only rated for 1200 rpm but the lathe turns at 1500 rpm max. The new chucks with this lathe are rated at 3600 rpm for the 3 jaw and 2100 rpm for the 4 jaw. I find it very strange that the lathe comes with a faceplate that is only rated for 900 rpm when the machine runs up to 1500 rpm.
Does this seem normal or should I be contacting the manufacturer?
Edit, spelling fix.
Does this seem normal or should I be contacting the manufacturer?
Edit, spelling fix.
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