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DOes this ELektromotoren Getriebe support reverse operation
I am looking at this to see if I can run my mill's spindle with it. is a 1 phase VFD. What I do not understand is, does it support reversing of the motor (reverse). My German is not as good...
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Build Instructions for Pergola With Steel I Beams?
Does anyone have links to some architectural designs and/or build instructions for pergolas built with steel I beams? I'm thinking of a simply design with four steel I beam posts, four cross beams,...
 
OT-Municipal Debt Racket
New Jersey officials recently celebrated the selection of the new stadium in the Meadowlands sports complex as the site of the 2014 Super Bowl. Absent from the festivities was any sense of the burden...
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Stepper control
I have a simple application for a stepper as a wire feeder(of course). I have a 34 frame stepper with a 12:1 gear box and a Axidyne (tolomatic) 80v 5A microstepper drive. All I need it to do is run...
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Ladder programs for PLCs
I want/need to replace a few relay-logic controls with PLCs. Typically, a machine is using 6 to 8, 3 or 4 pole DT relays, 6 to 8 limit switches and 3 to 4 operator switches, and 4 to 6...
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air compressor on new amtrak locomotives
I was at the local ice cream place that is adjacent to one of the local train tracks. The Amtrak pulled up to exchange passengers at the nearby station. A bit after it stopped, I heard a very familiar...
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Any Way to Buy Steel Construction Beams Damaged?
Is there any way to buy steel construction beams that have some kind of deformity or damage that would make them unable to be used in commercial construction? I'm trying to find a way to buy beams for...
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Steve B to mother ship
Is this working? Steve B
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I have decided to junk all old control stuff
After much thinking, I agree with Karl, I will be much better off if I junk all old controls, etc. It is kind of complicated and will be hard to keep track of it. i
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Gaga
Students and faculty from the University of Washington's Information School get their groove on. Directed, edited, and produced by Sarah Wachter. Lyrics by Sarah Wachter. Lyrics available here:...
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A candidate for membership on RCM?
http://la-gun.com:80/videos/manning/
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Milling head reinstalled
I put the milling head back on the Interact mill. Slightly exhausted.
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Roof top rack (metal related)
2008 Kia Rondo. Have two roof rails on top of car but no cross members. Dealer wants $200 for a pair of cross members. Too much money at this time. Wrecking yards don't have this model (2006 - 2008)...
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boxford little giant tool post grinder
Hi all, I have a pristine condition toolpost grinder for sale, with all original accessories. contact me on nigel(dot)wildgust(AT)ntlworld(dot)com for photo and any more details. thanks Nigel
 
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