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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NH
With all of the negativity and political stuff going on with the Covid-19 virus it is time to look at the humorous side of things. Feel free to add more, but keep it clean or it will be deleted.
Last Post By: Dave Zellers Yesterday, 9:10 PM

Shop Build...should be a fun journey...
Thread Starter: Jim Becker
I debated about starting this thread now or later, but decided on now because, well...I might forget something. :o As a little background, at our previous property, I was blessed with a reasonably sized, fully conditioned space for my shop in what was originally a three-and-a-half vehicle garage...
Last Post By: glenn bradley Today, 9:45 AM

Dust Collector recommendations
Thread Starter: Michael Rutman
Oh boy, reading the archives I can see this is not a simple question, which makes me feel good because I am completely lost. I have never owned a dust collector mostly due to inability to figure out what I need, and that needs to change. So, let me go over my shop, my needs, and then beg for...
Last Post By: Mark Klika Today, 3:19 PM

VFD for 7.5 hp 3 phase to run on 220 single phase
Thread Starter: Mike Leiferman
Anyone with any experience running a 7.5 hp 220 volt 26 amp 3 phase from a VFD powered by 220 single phase? I would like to know a) what specific vfd you are using if you recommend it, b) any issues I should be aware of The motor is driving a 1995 Lazzari Tema 3000i. The alternative for me...
Last Post By: Jared Sankovich Today, 10:04 AM

Help Me Pick a Plow Plane or Is It a Plough Plane
Thread Starter: Thomas McCurnin
Typical use will be on 3/4 to 7/8" stock planing on edge for a a 1/4" groove about 3/8" deep for frame and panel construction. I'll also be using it for grooving a post, usually about 1.5" x 1.5" is typical, again to accept a panel for frame and panel construction. It needs to go both directions,...
Last Post By: steven c newman Today, 3:11 AM

Cost effectiveness of a slider vs. tracksaw & tablesaw
Thread Starter: Jonathan Jung
I thought about posting this to the business section, because I'd really like input from professionals who use their shop as a business. For those of you who make $ or even a living making furniture or cabinets, how long does it take for a sliding table saw to pay for itself compared to a track saw...
Last Post By: Kevin Jenness Today, 9:49 AM

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3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment

I have a few 3 phase machines. A rotary phase converter and a VFD. I like the 3 phase options and it works well for me. But, I think resale on single
Leigh Betsch Today, 4:40 PM

3-Phase vs Single Phase Equipment

I agree with Derek. If you had three phase coming into your shop, go three phase motors. But if you have to convert, go single phase.

Mike
Mike Henderson Today, 4:26 PM

Anyone have experience with Sheds Unlimited?

Brian, I really think you are being led astray. The trusses are not put on each post, a rim joist is installed around the top and trusses can be anywhere
Adam Herman Today, 4:26 PM

Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating?

The Hello Garage guy did an estimate for me. It came out to just over $6.00 a square foot. That's a little expensive, but the primary reason I wanted
Pat Germain Today, 4:25 PM

cub cadet older LTX-1142 Hydrastatic, start issue

the starters on some of these had issues with the recoil. I had similar issues on my CC 1641. starters are pretty inexpensive and easy to replace. take
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