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Dave/Jim: thanks. I am actually going to look for a 3hp fan/blower. The 1.5hp I considered as it was close by notwithstanding the 1hp I am using now "almost" does it. It was already sold anyway.

You mean impedance, right?

Thanks for the response: My intent is to mount it directly over the planer with the 6" inlet pointing down in alignment with the dust port, with no more than 3-4ft of more or less straight 6" flex. ...

The manual says 1100 cfm, but does anyone with real world experience with the PM 180 18" planer know if 1100 cfm will do the job. I do not collect the dust or shavings, but draw it out of the...

Since it is a hobby, why not learn to cut them by hand. It is not difficult, you are only sawing to a line. However, if you do not have sharp tools, it will be frustrating. Experience starts when...

It is a branch circuit as the tablesaw in question has a plug/chord and is considered an appliance. You are correct regarding NEC if the motor was hardwired as a motor circuit. However, as an...

he circuit breaker is there to protect the wire, not the motor. A #10 wire rated at 30A should be protected by a 30A circuit breaker.
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Be sure the RPM on your shaper does not exceed the max RPM of the cutter.

Mike: I just tried to donate, but do not have pay-pal. They are still holing funds from a sale on ebay 15 years ago. Is there another option?

Is there any reason that I can't or should not remove the chipbreaker bar to provide better access to the cutterhead when setting knives. The shop-built (baltic birch ply) dial indicator gauge I...

Thanks, Matt, Looks like the Post has been deleted

John: I will as soon as I can figure out how to do it. I must not have the right stuff to send a PM.

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[QUOTE=John P Clark;2990809]Tim

mine is from a mid 60’s pm 180 - do not know if it will fit - could post some pictures and you could check owwm to see if it will work[/QUOTEJJohn: How can I get...

Matt: by virtue of having a log in, I guess that I am a member. I did check with owwm classifieds, but no luck.

John: it is a 1988 model. Thanks

note that I am still trying to figure out how to to use this website...

I recently bought a 1988 model 180 planer and unbeknownst to me and the seller, had a 27 knife "Quiet" head and a grinder bar. I got it for a song, regardless, I ordered a Byrd shelix from Holbren...

Market gains are still "paper gains" since they are denominated in USD, a fiat currency since 1971. Until the fiat is exchanged for something useful and real, like a new (old) planer, tools,...

Even bowls will burn if they don't meet your expectations.

Patrick: Thanks. Unfortunately the existing starter has a fixed 480v coil. I have not been able to find a replacement 220v coil.

if one does not overload the vfd, there will be no smoke. I planed a bunch of 8 inch heart pine, limiting my cut depth to about 1/8" The measured single phase load current using a clamp-on ammeter...

I solved the problem yesterday by buying a 1968 model 160 planer from the original owner, 83 years old who bought it new and has used it in his high-end woodworking (bank interiors) business until...

A great quote: however, to me, "the glass is always full". It may be half water and half air. Why not consider getting an older Rockwell, Powermatic, Boice Crane, Buss and rebuild it with a new...

The breaker is there to protect the circuit, not the load.

Bill: I was alluding to the grinder bar, and indeed roll pins are used. I am guessing that they are there to aid in getting the grinder bar back in the correct xy location for that machine. I will...