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The switch box is super clean and all the connections look solid. I need to dig out my multimeter and check whether there is any issues with the switches though. There is a centrifugal switch but it looks OK with no marks or charring on it. The motor itself looks really dirty though with a lot...

I have just been given a 20 year old APTC M950 lathe. All seems to be in good order and the lathe turns manually without any issues and the belt looks almost new. However, when I press the starter button the lathe momentarily begins to turn but then almost immediately my fuse box trips (my...