Vfd for this 0.75kw lathe motor?

[MattF]

it shows the oil drippers over the gears (as they should be)

Nope. They're a later addition. The holes are original. A few drops of oil in the holes, before use & occasionally during use, was the norm with lathes of the period. Drip feed oilers are the modification.

 

[jo1010]

Nope. They're a later addition....

Thanks for clarifying!