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3 phase converter - again

Got a 100A 240V spur. In UK - so 50Hz, for what it's worth. I see rotary converters. Seen one in-real-life. Get convert...
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posted by null
28 comments posted 4yrs posted by null

QCTP finished - quick change tool post

I've finished the tool post , and I like it . The first thing I noticed , like on the very first cut , it how much less...
7 comments posted 4yrs
posted by Snag_one
7 comments posted 4yrs posted by Snag_one

McMaster Order Fulfillment... So Darn Slow

McMaster Order Fulfillment ... SO SLOW!! I just ordered some small quantities of machine screws online for various proj...
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posted by none
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by none

TiALN vs AlTiN

Ok, who can tell me which coating works better for you (in steels of various hardness) and your application and setup. (...
31 comments posted 4yrs
posted by none
31 comments posted 4yrs posted by none

Dalton Lathe.

Hi, is this group still active? I have recently been given a Dalton Lathe and would like to learn more about them. Hope...
4 comments posted 4yrs
posted by 88redbrick
4 comments posted 4yrs posted by 88redbrick

Video Versus the Hood

I've got four autodark welding hoods, and one with a fixed #10 lens (might be #11 I forget). Two of them are fairly che...
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posted by none
3 comments posted 4yrs posted by none

Copper radiator core leak

Can I melt pure lead over the leak to fix the leaking core?
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posted by Not sure
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by Not sure

Dovetail Day !

Coming right along with the tool post build , and today I started cutting the dovetails .The ones on the post are a cou...
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posted by Snag_one
12 comments posted 4yrs posted by Snag_one

Ali GMAW - defect rates - spray, pulse

Posted in s.ej.w. primarily, due to content; but not much activity there, so putting plea here... Hi Plea for real expe...
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posted by null
34 comments posted 4yrs posted by null

QCTP

Got a set of plans from the Logan Lathe email list , looks like I'll soon be finding out if it's worth all the work . I...
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posted by Snag_one
7 comments posted 4yrs posted by Snag_one

sleeve

Splice Protection Sleeves at Low Price - Heat Shrinkable Protection Sleeves 60mm, Heat Shrinkable Protection Sleeves 40...
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posted by scopex51
0 comments posted 4yrs posted by scopex51