Okay, We have seen that the transformer method has fantastic starting power, it has the ability to provide full power to the motor, it is quiet, saves energy, and you can run multiple motors at different voltages. But what would happen if we hooked our transformer up to a rotary?  Well I wanted to find out. We did and you can see in real time the transformer actually makes the rotary run better!

      If you watch the meters you can see that we are switching in and out the transformer from the circuit. When it is in, the voltages and amps balance better, than with out the transformer. Do you need a transformer to make a rotary work? No, but it is handy to know this, as there might be a situation where you have built the transformer converter and wired your shop with the output. If there is a machine that you feel will be easier to hook up with a rotary setup, then you can just put a small idle motor in, at that one machine. Run the rest of the machines off the transformer and take advantage of the energy savings and the lack of noise. When you need to run a lathe that has speed controls or multiple motors with lots of stops and reversing use a rotary right there at that machine and only run it when you run that machine.

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