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will BP series II manual mill run on 208 3p?

I am considering buying a used BP 1993 series II manual mill that in the ad lists it as being 480v 3 phase, but my buil...
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posted by wddanielson
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by wddanielson

rotary phase converters run in parallel

i am having difficulty starting my ir 10hp air compressor to start when there is compressed air in the tank. i initiall...
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posted by heramsey4
2 comments posted 20yrs posted by heramsey4

5 Mitutoyo executive's arrested

5 MTI exec's arrested over illegal machine exports to Libya and Iran. Machines can be used to build nuclear weapons par...
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posted by frank
10 comments posted 20yrs posted by frank

Low Cost Machine Transport East then West

I am planning to go to Hershey, PA in late Sepember, and my truck and trailer will return after the flea market ends, O...
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posted by CATRUCKMAN
1 comments posted 20yrs posted by CATRUCKMAN

OT - dealing with wasps at an outdoor barbecue

Yesterday I grilled a 28 pound king salmon and fed a couple of dozen people dinner. Although we have a significant home...
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posted by grant
34 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

OT: Manuals for 2 Stroke Power Tools?

I have a number of Weed whakers, hedge trimmers , leaf blowers, etc. that are powered by very small 2 stroke engines wh...
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posted by randallX
4 comments posted 20yrs posted by randallX

WTB: shaper head assembly

WTB: Want to Buy a head assembly for small shaper. This would be ever thing that mounts to the ram. Something from an A...
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posted by gmcduffee
6 comments posted 20yrs posted by gmcduffee

FA: USA Buffalo Drill Press

Hi, all- I have a real made-in-America benchtop Buffalo drill press that needs a good home. It needs new bearings and a...
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posted by carl.byrns
0 comments posted 20yrs posted by carl.byrns

OT -- Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Fan Removal

I'm trying to resplace the fan blade (impeller) an a Kirby G4 vacuum. I have removed the retaining motor shaft extensio...
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posted by hhc314
5 comments posted 20yrs posted by hhc314

check voltage regulator

I've just purchased a 30 year old gasoline engine forklift... I note that the machine never seems to go off fast charge...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
14 comments posted 20yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Countersinking in Stainless?

I frequently need to countersink screw holes in stainless, usually 303. I know I'm supposed to use a slow speed, coolan...
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posted by gwhite
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by gwhite

tool & cutter grinding book

I owned a tool & cutter grinder for awhile. I took a class in a local tech college and learned some about how to use it...
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posted by grant
3 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

Cast Iron repair help

Ive been tasked with repairing a motor end bell. The bell is a C face, with only 3 bolts on the face flange..and it was...
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posted by gunner
40 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner