7.5 HP Lathe on a 10 HP idler?

Would anyone know if a 7.5 HP 16x40 lathe would be able to run from a
10 HP idler. I am sure that power reversing would not be possible, but
would it be able to start it at higher RPM?

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  • Re: 7.5 HP Lathe on a 10 HP idler?
    ... I am sure that power reversing would not be possible, ... would it be able to start it at higher RPM? ... the motor load should be immaterial as the motors are ... running together and act as a larger idler. ...
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  • Re: 7.5 HP Lathe on a 10 HP idler?
    ... 10 HP idler. ... would it be able to start it at higher RPM? ... I never tried power reversing. ... Good to know Roger. ...
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    ... 10 HP idler. ... would it be able to start it at higher RPM? ... I have a 10HP idler in my shop and have started my 7.5HP mill motor and a ... I never tried power reversing. ...
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  • Re: 7.5 HP Lathe on a 10 HP idler?
    ... 10 HP idler. ... I am sure that power reversing would not be possible, ... would it be able to start it at higher RPM? ... At Names I think Bob Swinney indicated 1.5x the driven is the minimum mulitiplier. ...
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  • Re: 7.5 HP Lathe on a 10 HP idler?
    ... 10 HP idler. ... I never tried power reversing. ... close the jaws on something so they don't ... workpieces coming loose at high speeds. ...
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