03-08-2018, 06:59 PM
I didn't like the condition of the motor that came with the lathe (Walker Turner?), and replaced it with a new Grizzly H5373 1/2hp 1725rpm motor. It's been working perfectly well, but I didn't check the specs closely enough to notice how short the shaft was (1.89"). A motor with a longer shaft would have been better. Either way, the NEMA 56 base plate doesn't match up with the motor mounting plate very well, and that required some modification. So I recommend measuring the output shaft on your existing motor and taking a good look at your mounting plate before buying a new motor.