Thanks McQ and MikeM. Yes my lathe has the pulleys for varying the speed, but I was thinking with that speed control it would have more variation. I appreciate the quick responses. I am just learning this facet of woodworking.
I have a Delta Midi lathe, single speed. I saw advertized a speed control for router, that would vary the speed of your router, up to 3 1/2 hp. Would this speed control work on my lathe? It is only 1 hp. Thank you for your help in this matter.