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: Lisa Starr Today, 7:12 AMAnyone 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: Mike Leiferman Yesterday, 11:53 PMTypical 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 AMI have a Supermax 16/32 with a pretty clapped out rubber spyder-coupler. Little tiny pieces of rubber are coming out of it, which makes sense, I've used this like I stole it for the last 2 years. Any videos or instructions with pictures anywhere on how to do this that are deliberately hidden and...
Last Post By: Jerry Bruette Yesterday, 4:13 PMI just saw an ad for 7 rusty saws for $25 and I may not be able to resist. One has the thumbhole but broken horn. It might be worth buying the whole lot but I'll have to get better at cleaning them up. I hate the mess. Hopefully someone will buy them before I decide to bite the bullet.
Last Post By: Maurice Mcmurry Yesterday, 9:51 AMJim. I like the layout you just posted. I find "zones" like you show to work well.
Lisa Starr Today, 7:12 AMI can't imagine why you're not able to break the anode rod loose on the new tank. I've replaced lots of anode rods over the years with the tank in service.
Lisa Starr Today, 7:00 AMDepending on the type of woodworking you'll be doing, I think a 3 HP saw is the sweet spot. My rodded Craftsman had 1.5 on it and it would bog down ripping.
Lisa Starr Today, 6:51 AMMy new location does not have 3-phase service so I will be installing a phase converter to power my sanders, spray booth fan, and some other smaller pieces
Michael Zerance Today, 5:47 AMTwo words: impact wrench
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Time for some levity
Thread Starter: Dave Anderson NHWith 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