>>2895232
>was any reason to not run a simple "stupid" dc motor
nope. it would have been easier especially with the cheap pwm boards. but im a retard and get fixated on doing shit the most retarded way possible
>Do you do a lot of round welded parts?
once in awhile. there one of those things that once you have one sitting on the bench itll get used more and more until it becomes a necessity. even silly little shit like welding nuts on plates goes so much smoother. and smooth is fast
>bought an old clutch machine
thats a sweetheart and you should absolutely figure out how to power it. you can get large welding positioner chucks from chinkistan on ebay for much less than a lathe chuck. i think a 12" is around $200. if you were down the street i give you a beat up 12" 3 jaw ive been hoarding for too long