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Yesterday,
3:25 PM
Bill Dufour
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How to replace Syder/Coupler on Supermax 16/32>?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Sounds like maybe the motor comes off easy enough and you do not have to realign the drum. While it is off you may want to install a male/female...
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9 replies | 323 view(s)
Yesterday,
3:22 PM
Bill Dufour
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Moving Heavy Machinery Off Pallet - Egyptian Roller Method
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
That saw looks like it would take some thought to rig for a vertical lift. I suppose it would be lifted from the bottom and tied so it would not...
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15 replies | 1045 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:14 PM
Bill Dufour
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I have a spare 220v breaker.
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Off Topic Forum
Are you saying the power to that box comes off the buss bar not a breaker? I would leave it covered and disconnected. No need to buy an expensive...
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7 replies | 285 view(s)
Yesterday,
12:11 PM
Bill Dufour
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I have a spare 220v breaker.
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Off Topic Forum
Square D QO breakers came out in 1955, still being made. Match up a picture of one. Homeline breakers are not the same but the main lug breaker...
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Yesterday,
11:11 AM
Bill Dufour
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How to replace Syder/Coupler on Supermax 16/32>?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Looks like a standard Lovejoy coupling. I think there are two common ways to replace the spider. Remove the entire motor or gear box or, unbolt one...
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9 replies | 323 view(s)
05-14-2022,
12:51 PM
Bill Dufour
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Mobile base for 24" bandsaw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I have read here that some of the European bandsaws state, in the manual, that those holes are not for lifting. They are designed only as tie down...
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8 replies | 378 view(s)
05-14-2022,
11:01 AM
Bill Dufour
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Mobile base for 24" bandsaw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I guess some are for lifting then. Just make sure the factory approves before assuming things that might fail under load. Bill D
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8 replies | 378 view(s)
05-14-2022,
10:53 AM
Bill Dufour
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Need help drilling in a tight corner
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Pancake drill picture. takes threaded drills. I have seen small threaded chucks to fit. This photo appears to show a chuck as well as the pancake...
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12 replies | 712 view(s)
05-14-2022,
1:53 AM
Bill Dufour
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Need help drilling in a tight corner
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Pancake AKA Porkchop drill adapter. No need for the full pancake pneumatic drill. You will have to buy some threaded drills to math. I assume...
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12 replies | 712 view(s)
05-13-2022,
10:22 PM
Bill Dufour
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Can I drill a 1 3/4” hole through a manhole cover
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In the San Francisco are when a home is sold they pump smoke into the sanitary sewer. Any leaks out of the ground or downspouts connected must be...
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05-13-2022,
10:14 PM
Bill Dufour
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Mobile base for 24" bandsaw
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I believe on most European bandsaws those holes on top of the arm are for shipping tie downs. They are not rated for lifting. Also used so it does...
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8 replies | 378 view(s)
05-13-2022,
10:39 AM
Bill Dufour
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Can I drill a 1 3/4” hole through a manhole cover
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Back flush into a rubbermaid stock trough. Let it sit a few days for the chlorine to dissapear ten sump pump to water the lawn. Actually most...
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47 replies | 1727 view(s)
05-12-2022,
5:54 PM
Bill Dufour
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Powermatic 180 planer, tie down to a trailer
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
It has the grinder bar but no grinder. I have a lathe tool post grinder I hope to fit. The trailer will be a uhaul 5x8 utility. I will drop a...
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9 replies | 578 view(s)
05-12-2022,
5:47 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Wood choice for crutches?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
Is it possible to redesign the handle so it clamps around the stick with no holes? Motorcycle handlebar clamp stuff is one inch diameter. I am...
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12 replies | 771 view(s)
05-12-2022,
3:51 PM
Bill Dufour
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Powermatic 180 planer, tie down to a trailer
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
I just bought a powermatic 180 planer about 100 miles away. It weighs 1250 pounds or so. Seller has a forklift. I will rent a trailer and bring it...
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9 replies | 578 view(s)
05-11-2022,
2:19 PM
Bill Dufour
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Moving Heavy Machinery Off Pallet - Egyptian Roller Method
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
EMT is not strong enough for the job. You are lucky it did not crush flat. Thick wall pvc is probbaly stronger then thinwall emt. Bill D
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15 replies | 1045 view(s)
05-11-2022,
2:36 AM
Bill Dufour
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Yet more VFD questions... Belt sander
in
WorkShops
Does modern code require a GFCI on a garage freezer or is that exempt? Is the washer still GFCI exempt? Bill D
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27 replies | 3771 view(s)
05-11-2022,
2:32 AM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Shop electrical wiring - EMT vs MC cable
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WorkShops
I see some confusion here. MC and MFC are two very different things. MC is metal clad cable with preinstalled wires. You can not add or remove the...
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41 replies | 2600 view(s)
05-10-2022,
6:54 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Rewiring 220V Bosch GBS 75 AE belt sander to run on 120V power
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
If this is a portable ac/dc motor I doubt it can be wired for a different voltage. It could be rewound by a motor shop for under $500 or so. Bill D
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6 replies | 561 view(s)
05-10-2022,
11:33 AM
Bill Dufour
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Seeking VFD Advice
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
It looks like the contactor and overloads are inside that box. If the vfd will fit that is a nice box. maybe make a sheet metal extension so it...
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12 replies | 579 view(s)
05-10-2022,
11:31 AM
Bill Dufour
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Seeking VFD Advice
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
For my lathe the VFD fan runs all the time so... I used the original contactor to supply power to the vfd. That way when the lathe is done no more...
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12 replies | 579 view(s)
05-09-2022,
9:06 PM
Bill Dufour
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Deep Fill Epoxy
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
You may need to pull a vacuum on the epoxy before pouring to get the bubbles out. Probably a good idea to throw the pour into a pressure chamber to...
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6 replies | 598 view(s)
05-09-2022,
9:03 PM
Bill Dufour
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Shaper hold down clamps
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
1/2" steel plate. I bet that was not lifted off very much. bill D
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26 replies | 1583 view(s)
05-09-2022,
8:40 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Grommet under rail and stile bits?
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General Woodworking and Power Tools
An o-ring is easier to source. Neither is accurate with no drawbar and a rigid stop to pull into. Search for the term "presetter". I suppose an...
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3 replies | 417 view(s)
05-09-2022,
8:21 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Seeking VFD Advice
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Unclear if the 10.4 amps is the vfd or the motor?
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12 replies | 579 view(s)
05-09-2022,
8:17 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Seeking VFD Advice
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
I doubt you need braking, much less a resistor. Coast down is probably fast enough. I feel safe in removing wood while the cutter is spinning on a...
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12 replies | 579 view(s)
05-09-2022,
1:59 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Shaper hold down clamps
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Warren what is the flat sheet on that rig? Aluminum die plate would be my guess. Bill D.
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26 replies | 1583 view(s)
05-09-2022,
9:48 AM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Shaper hold down clamps
in
General Woodworking and Power Tools
Seems like a flange mount cylinder would be easy to mount. Or they make flanges that can be attached to a tie rod cylinder. Bill D
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26 replies | 1583 view(s)
05-08-2022,
1:46 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Buying land now?
in
Off Topic Forum
Wonder if you could buy it and donate the unusable portion to the country parks for a tax deduction. Bill D
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26 replies | 1624 view(s)
05-08-2022,
1:44 PM
Bill Dufour
replied to a thread
Old banister and railing-architectural salvage or trash?
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Off Topic Forum
It will have lead paint so be careful. Bill D
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11 replies | 702 view(s)
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