So, the VFD came in, fast, its about the size of a pack of cigarettes (not really), I'm going to use it on this little 400 watt 3 phase lathe I have and go ahead and order a 4 or 5 HP Huanyang. Crazy they can build, sell and ship a motor that size for $119. If anything it will last a little while. If it craps I have a 1.5 KW Marathon I'll replace it with. I am curious what the motor is going to be like....

Ive had good luck with the chinese single phase motors, but I dont do any really hard work with anything anymore. Just getting out to the shop and turning everything on is difficult. I think I'm going to hire this little girl from the hood to help me out. If nothing else, It will make getting up and atem more fun.