Got a replacement motor:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7592920115
Leeson 1/3 HP, 1 Phase, 1/2" Shaft, TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled), 3450 RPM, G48 Frame Motor, 115/208-230 Volt, New in Box
More info:
www.leeson.com/
(the item had the wrong picture posted, here's a correct one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7595637153)
Been in touch with Jon; he's out, not equipped for spinning (a reminder that turning and spinning are not the same!). Progressing on the heat die though.
I hear you on the balance, but right now I expect it to vibrate. Grommet time. will see, shortly.
Gonna put up some items on eBay to get rid of unused things (including that 220 v motor), and make costs back.
edit: motor listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7595805284
shameless plug: My old ISA GPIB card:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=7595813019