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Don't walk away from three phase machines. VFDs are pretty cheap and will get you going. Static and rotary phase converters are also options. Three phase motors also run smoother, are more robust, and with a VFD allow variable speed and lots of other options. I was once shy of three phase, but now I don't want anything else. Three phase machines are also often cheaper, because people think they cannot run them without three phase power at the panel. Not so! There is also plenty of help here on H-M to get you up to speed with three phase.