Viel motor alternatives

[Rupert Lucius]

Rupert,

Thank you! I will install the almost new NEMA 48 motor from Viel Gen I. It is a worthy motor and in need of returning to active service, even if on the other team. I will purchase a Michigan hat and in my Walter Mitty world, pretend that I am the great Mr. Grepper.   

Ken

ps Please do not mention this. I live in Columbus, Ohio, where wearing Michigan clothing is considered an act of treason, especially before the Ohio State vs U of Michigan game. My grandson would disown me.

Thanks again for the gift of the Kally!

If you can not scrounge a belt drive wheel - Kalamazoo will provide one for 49.00$. Maybe one of the after market accessory makers will provide you with a platen only the Shadow Knows. The Kalamazoo work table is priced at 15.00$.

Lee Valley tool rest may be the thing (Veritas grinder tool rest).

Kalamazoo engineering acknowledged Mark Reich platen design by copying said design, incorporated as Kalamazoo accesory Part Number 563-042 priced at 49.00$. For knife sharpening Mark's is the best.

Buy direct from Reich Precision (our Moderator Mark).