Haydock Variable Speed Upgrade

[Burt25]

I have decided to buy the Haydock Kit for my Record No 3 lathe but cant decide whether I want the digital readout or remote control module (I cant afford to go for both). Im thinking that while the digital readout is a nice touch, I will likely get used to what speeds I am running at over time and so perhaps the remote control module may be of more practical benefit? Anyone care to give me their thoughts?

 

[CHJ]

Remote control is the most beneficial.

You will soon get used to the speed adjustment and get fed up of trying to get a 'selected ' speed to settle exactly what you intended, best to get used to judging the speed by visual use.

 

[treeturner123]

Absolutely agree with Chas.

I have had one of their converters for an old blue Coronet for some time, pre digital readout. It came with a list of speeds which I put somewhere but never refer to it. You get to know what speed is best (sometimes because the whole thing shakes so much).

Phil