Ok... thanks guys that makes sense I suppose. I get the Covid-19 issue and slowness... I was just surprised to get a message that sounded more like a "technical difficulty" instead of an announcement...
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Ok... thanks guys that makes sense I suppose. I get the Covid-19 issue and slowness... I was just surprised to get a message that sounded more like a "technical difficulty" instead of an announcement...
Is everyone else unable to get through to Lee Valley? I just get a "That Mail Box is Full" message from Sales and Service Numbers today.
Ok so I guess that helps answer my last post wondering about the draw bar. And confirms my concerns about using for milling. Thanks guys
Sorry I don't know what a drawbar is...:confused:
Was wondering if I could shift the discussion little regarding the Voyager. Those of you who have one... do you use it strictly for woodworking related tasks or do you do any machining with it like...
Ahhhh... thanks Bill, wasn't familiar. I see!
Thanks for the post Andrew!
What are you referring to with "linear actuator" is that a specific product if so made by the same company? Thanks
Good to know! Can you override its speed selection if you want a specific speed for some reason? Thanks
Well that is pretty cool!!!! Thanks Jim
Wow Thanks for all the links Bill!
Thanks for the additional input Larry. Interesting, I was just looking around for prices and specs on the Nova and it looks like nobody has them in stock. Possibly sometime in August it is expected...
Good to know, I am not a fan of loud! Worn bushings are not so nice either ha ha
Thanks I was still wondering about the mechanical solution. Did you end up with a Wen?
More good info! Thanks Tom and Jim:)
Very helpful input from all of you thanks so much!
Thanks Andrew and Bob for responses!
Thanks for the response Stephen!
Thanks Robert and Derek. I value both opinions I appreciate your sharing your experience.
Mark
Very true thanks Bill
Yes that is what I did with my lathe's VFD (i use 220) and get 3 phase. Thanks Bill
That sounds pretty cool!
I know what you mean :) I still like to hear peoples thoughts :)
I have one w/VFD on my lathe and like it. I just assumed the motor on the drill press would have specific mounting needs. On my lathe I have a home made motor mount and a generic 3 phase motor...
Just want to start out by saying I am probably on the lazy side so just start there. I currently have a Delta floor standing drill press with the step pully speed control system. I find I am...