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VFD and AC Motor question

I have a 3 phase Leeson 2HP motor and KBAC-27D controller on my KMG grinder. Controller data: http://www.kbelectronics....
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posted by alexkuzn
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TIG in Texas wanted

Looking for a 250 amp. or greater tig machine in Texas. Blow the dust off of that one that you don't use and sell it to...
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posted by finalact
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Weird idea for ultra cheap DRO

As I was merrily mousing away on my computer, it occured to me that I was holding a precision(?) position sensing devic...
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posted by gwhite
8 comments posted 20yrs posted by gwhite

flame sprayer?

I was asked to go through a recently deceased fellows shop a couple weeks ago by the surviving family member, and have...
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posted by gunner
30 comments posted 20yrs posted by gunner

to cast or to machine from the solid?

Hi, Back in December I inquired about making a ball vise. I have been practicing some simpler machining since, and now...
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posted by barnest
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Clock chain making machine

Hi all. A while back I asked about making a simple loop link chain for an 19th century clock. I found a good example in...
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posted by itschaoticer
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ping Grant Erwin

I could not get email to go thru to you, so I posted band saw mods to Yahoo band saw group . I have more photos if you...
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posted by Jimatcf
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Surface Plate Cost/Shipping Cost

Enco has an 18 X 24 toolroom grade surface plate for 43 bucks. Cost for shipping is 74 bucks because of the weight. Fre...
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posted by JoeMorgan
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Russian Welder?

Hi, I'm going to take a look at this "Russian Built" MIG welder tomorrow. A fellow here in town got a close-out deal on...
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posted by planet10
18 comments posted 20yrs posted by planet10

Usiing hydraulic motor to power mower

I'm trying to run a mower deck with a hydraulic motor. It spins @ 90 rpm and I need to provide 2200 rpm. I was planning...
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posted by lightninglogic
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ever seen a Bridgeport coffee mill?

I'm a newbie coffee roaster, don't have a real espresso grinder yet so I'm still using my '70s yard sale KYM, a little...
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posted by grant
23 comments posted 20yrs posted by grant

ball bearings spec table

This is not for me, it is for my friend, who does not use usenet. He needs some bearings and he wants to find standard...
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posted by ignoramus9035
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Hardinge TM backlash adjustment procedure?

Gentlemen, Can anyone offer a procedure for adjusting the table anti-backlash nuts on a Hardinge TM? Thanks, Kevin Galli...
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posted by kevin
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Should I screw around with it or leave it alone?

Subject: Drill Press -- the one whose nameplate claims to have a JT#2-1/2. I measured the runout of the chuck with a pi...
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posted by ndrez
9 comments posted 20yrs posted by ndrez