Michael Schuch
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Many, many years ago a coworker and I went to a customers manufacturing site to clean their computers of many viruses. As we were about to leave...

You should be wiring the motor for low voltage. The voltage from the VFD may be nominally higher but it will work without issue. Thousands of 3ph...

I like his approach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Li3Z7F8tE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=takupOBctjA It is kind of what I was...

I have installed 2 mini-split systems with a total of 4 head units in my house. The head units really need to be cleaned pretty thoroughly at least...

As a private individual trying to get money out of them you really don't have any leverage. The Iowa insurance division decides if they are allowed...

That is a very good point that I had not considered! I have a 1ph 5hp C-Face TEFC motor I was considering using but I can see how many starts...

A picture of what you have currently would go a very long way in helping you design a strong structure.

Nicely done, I like the way it is integrated in a single compact package. 2500psi, 3GPM is what my Sun Joe pressure washer is rated at too... I bet...

I have used Bondo on many wood projects but I have always painted it. I have never thought of trying Bondo under a clear finish.

Spar varnish has UV inhibitors that help block the suns UV light from reaching the underlying wood which is one of the reasons it is used for...

I did a lot of research on track saws before I bought mine. I had read many posts about alignment problems with the Festool style tracks. This lead...

In the summer I use a Harbor Freight welding apron. It is open back and no sleeves so not too hot. It works well for only $15. In the winter...

I recently bought an electric power washer. Beware that hoses and wands do not have universal fittings. I went to find a longer hose only to find...

I love my 1/8" air grinder for polishing and carving. It doesn't have a huge amount of torque like a flex shaft but it is usually enough for most...

Does CarFax do RV's? I only purchase used vehicles and usually purchase from private parties. I always run a CarFax on any vehicle I purchase and...

I have a 5hp 12" Powermatic table saw that does this. I had to tighten the belts considerably to keep them from slipping on startup. I currently...

I have a cheap Chinese sliding table shaper. It is great for cutting the end grain of rails on cabinet doors. Other than that I personally haven't...

There were at least 8 large hemp farms here in Central Oregon covering thousands of acres 3 years ago. Every single one of them is now out of...

I am not a Mazda fan but they rate pretty good with consumer reports. The CX50 gets pretty solid 4 out of 5 stars for reliability. It sounds like a...

Pffft... I have made a hammer out of a screw driver several times. ;)

Hey Will, I think that you can do a lot with that shop! The number one rule of shops is that they are never big enough so it is just a matter of...

That is what I was going to suggest. Some sort of mid cross member. A strip of sheet metal with the ends bent at 90 is what I would probably do. I...

When the phone company finally upgraded my service from 6Mbps to 12 Mbps I received a new modem with a 1Gb interface. This caused all sorts of...

My concern would be a hot humid day followed by a cool night causing condensation and considerable rust on tools. I live in the high desert...

It takes me about 2 hours to configure any new Windows OS to the Windows XP interface I like. After configuring everything to my preferences I can't...

For most glue ups I usually apply glue to both edges being glued before assembling. For plywood I always apply glue to both edges of the plywood so...

I have a pressurized paint pot that does a nice job of delivering the paint to the gun no matter which position the gun is in. I have also used the...

Any microfiber towel that is quilted is most likely going to be double ply. All of my double ply microfiber towels have a trim piece sewn around the...