Wood Lathe and jointer

[buzz sawyer]

What good is a reversible motor? The work would leap from the lathe or your bowl would go crashing to the floor.

????? You've never run a lathe with a reversible motor? All depends on which side of the work you're on.

 

[dustytools]

What good is a reversible motor? The work would leap from the lathe or your bowl would go crashing to the floor.

The reverse would be for sanding purposes mainly or you could turn from the opposite side of the lathe if it were more comfortable to you. My new Delta 46-460 has a reversible motor and I havent used that option yet.