the Davis is now a working lathe.
i decided to just go with the counter shaft and a 1hp motor i had here in the shop, the vfd may come later.
heres a few photos i took of the counter shaft assembly with motor and belting.
also a photo of the shaft just after cutting the key ways.
i also flattened the compound top surface .
there is a new chinese four jaw a friend gave me to fit to my Myford but it is a better fit size wise to the Davis me thinks !
the four jaw was immediately put to use to hold a connecting rod to a Stuart #1 i am building.
i started machining the con rod with a lantern post tool holder but switched to the turret tool holder .
fiddling with the lantern was a PITA, i am a newby and i am willing to learn the tough stuff but i have my limits, shish!
Dan