Drum Switch Wiring on an older Wood Mizer Mill- Please help

[Maine Gal]

The starter feedback was wiring hooked up incorrectly. One of the drum switches was wired in with the starter in the box. Lots of wires in the wrong spots. A mess, but I have it under control finally. 

As far as the rheostat question, I'm not exactly sure what you mean. We milled all day today, never going above 3 when cutting. The old 14 hoss Kohler motor has all she can do to keep up with that. Any faster & it has a hard time. Cutting thicker boards we kept it at 2. 

This has all been a big learning curve and I'm sure we'll be learning a lot more. The power feed upgrade is right around the corner I'm sure. I have all the manuals printed so going to try to keep up with whatever we can as far as maintenance to keep the old gal going. It was a great feeling to end the day with a big pile of lumber ready for building tomorrow instead of heading the the lumber yard to buy some  ;)