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VFD programming

I grabbed an old motor off the shelf and wired it up to test programming of the Automation Direct GS2 drive for my son'...
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posted by karltownsend.NOT
3 comments posted 12yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

FS-250 amp AC/DC Squarewave 1ph TIG welder

I posted this on Craigslist as well. (Anyone here gets a better deal). 250 Amp TIG/Stick welder - $2200 OBO (Taft, Cali...
2 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gunnerasch
2 comments posted 12yrs posted by gunnerasch

Most incredible hail storm (pictures)

Today, we had the most inredible hail storm that I ever remember. We saved a few pieces in the freezer. Look at the pic...
7 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus23449
7 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus23449

Irony or a pun?

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/6609969152/h5822BF22/
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posted by borism_void_
1 comments posted 12yrs posted by borism_void_

Switching to cold soup for dinner (during summer)

I saw that Larry mentioned Turtle Soup. I've never had that before and apparently no one here will cook it. But I think...
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posted by mogulah
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by mogulah

VFD pot wiring

I'm wiring up a VFD for my son - he's WAY more lectrically challenged than myself. I've used a 0 - 2K ohm pot many time...
18 comments posted 12yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
18 comments posted 12yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Hardface tiller tines?

Since my Troy-Bilt tiller is of course being used to till dirt the tines don't stay real sharp for long. I thought abou...
4 comments posted 12yrs
posted by etpm
4 comments posted 12yrs posted by etpm

fixturing using 3-d printing

webinar that may be of interest...
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posted by gmcduffee
0 comments posted 12yrs posted by gmcduffee

Should I buy Another semi truck?

I just want to hear some words of wisdom. I have one semi tractor right now (and a few semi trailers). What I have is a...
54 comments posted 12yrs
posted by ignoramus6145
54 comments posted 12yrs posted by ignoramus6145

GM Ignition Switch Problem

This video by Machine Design magazine shows what is wrong. The detent plunger was too short and it's spring too weak to...
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posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS
8 comments posted 12yrs posted by jwisniaDUMPTHIS

It Might Ship As Early as Today - HA!

It Might Ship As Early as Today Ok, does anybody in the machinery business ever really mean it when they say that? If t...
9 comments posted 12yrs
posted by none
9 comments posted 12yrs posted by none

Protecting Finish in Mill Vise?

I have a small part I need to modify slightly. It is steel, but with a polished finish, and I don't want to scratch it...
16 comments posted 12yrs
posted by gwhite
16 comments posted 12yrs posted by gwhite

What is it? Set 545

I need some help with 3183 in this week's set: http://55tools.blogspot.com/ Larger images: http://imgur.com/gallery/IGyz...
19 comments posted 12yrs
posted by Rob_member
19 comments posted 12yrs posted by Rob_member