Hi All,
I want to replace my Siemens VFD for a easier to program unit. Any recommendations for a VFD for a 5hp 3ph motor on my 36" bandsaw?
Many thanks,
Ken
Corrales, NM
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Hi All,
I want to replace my Siemens VFD for a easier to program unit. Any recommendations for a VFD for a 5hp 3ph motor on my 36" bandsaw?
Many thanks,
Ken
Corrales, NM
Hi Michael,
Fortunately the CFM is 1,850. 2.5 SF (w/ filter). My shop is basically a one person operation with usually only 2 machines running simultaneously and 90% of the time only one. My...
Hi All,
I have two questions concerning dust port sizes and Y connections.:
I am setting up a new shop and routing the main 8" spiral pipe branch into a 16"x16" cast trench in the slab. The...
Hooking up a new DC for the shop and will be finally connecting to a 16" Oliver jointer. Any idea on what size port I should use? The main branch is 8" diameter. Many thanks, Ken
Hi Everyone,
Question: I will be moving to a new shop that I am presently designing. I have a Oneida 5hp Gorilla DC and the new room does not have access to an outside wall for venting. The...
Hi All,
Having sold my old shop, I am in the design phase for its replacement. I can't see using the usual sheetrock route and am looking for a substitute. Any thoughts
Thanks,
Ken...
Hi All,
Anyone have an ideal where I could order a few door skins. Tried ever where local and then all over the USA, no one would ship to New Mexico.
Many thanks,
Ken Reidy
Albuquerque, NM
Hi All,
For years I have been contemplating converting the cutterhead in my Oliver 166C to a segmented cutterhead. I have similar cutterheads in my 8" Grizzly Jointer and 15" Powermatic planer and...
Thanks Glenn,
You were diagnosis was absolutely correct. The arbor block did not lock down the arbor. Followed the instructions and all is well!
Many thanks,
Ken
Hi Everyone,
I have a 10" pro cabinet stop saw. I was switching to a dado set up and the arbor assembly started pivoting when pushed either up or down. This was not related to the elevation...
Hi All,
I just purchased a new (to me) 36" Band Saw and will be replacing the guides. In the past, on big saws I have used Carter 600 series guides. Having just read about the Laguna ceramic...
Hi Tony,
If you were using a two panel system what would be the thickness of the plywood Vs the veneer? I am looking at a total panel thickness of approx. 3/4"-1" +/-. Would the plywood be 1/4"...
Hi Larry,
Thanks for the input. Some time back I did three gates that had M+T wood frames and panels that were made of T&G PVC wainscot boards. This took care of the movement problem but the...
Hi All,
I am in the design phase for a pair of shop doors. Right now, subject to change, the rails and stiles are solid wood with the upper panel being divided lights and the lower panel being...
Me Again,
Found 3 new sources for double tang blades (Bosch T1B) and I ordered from all three. I should be good on blades for the Lesto for quite a while!
Thanks for all the input.
Ken
Hi All,
I found a few sources once I did a search for double tang jigsaw blades. I stocked up knowing that the supply might not last.
Thanks,
Ken
ouble-Tang Jigsaw Blade a.imagelink...
Hi Neil,
If I go my the image on ebay, those are not the correct blade. The ones I need have a narrow shank and 2 tabs that protrude.
Thanks,
Ken
Hi All!
Any one know where to find replacement wood cutting blades for a Lesto Jigsaw?
Many Thanks,
Ken
Albuquerque
Happy 4th to all!
I am putting together the electrical/mechanical plans for a new shop and I was wondering if anyone has any specific recommendations for lighting in a small finishing room. Any...
Hello.
I went to post a new thread on the classified forum and I received a message that I was not authorized. Any idea why I would get this message?
Thanks,
Kenneth Reidy
Hi All,
I am trying to get in touch with Steven Evans from Las Vegas. The phone number I had is no longer valid and I am hoping to get in contact with him.
Many Thanks,
Ken Reidy...
Hi Kevin,
I believe that a down draft table/air cleaner combo seems to be a beneficial addition to any shop. Could you please keep me in the loop? I have been searching for plans for a squirrel...
Hi All,
I am in the process of designing a new shop and not sure of the best heating and cooling options. The new shop located in Albuquerque, NM, and is a detached structure that is heavily...
Hi All,
I am fabricating 19 "I" section curved trusses for a new shop. Basically I cut a curved OSB web and laminate 1/2" plywood chords top and bottom. The end product is a curved TJI. The...
Hi All,
Thanks for the replies.
I'm located in Albuquerque, NM, so it's a going to be a haul in most cases. The species, Shagbark Hickory, is one I have used before but I am also open to any...