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Air compressor continuous run?

My air supply is in stages. One 7.5 hp 3-phase 230v Quincy can usually carry the load. It come on at 90 and runs to 120...
24 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tom(nospam)
24 comments posted 19yrs posted by tom(nospam)

OT- Woodworking

Specificaly, the proper method to nail overhead beams, comments please- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXDL369WNL4 H.
5 comments posted 19yrs
posted by howarde
5 comments posted 19yrs posted by howarde

A bit OT:Home Dentistry for the RCMer

Scroll to bottom of page.."Makes Own False Teeth of Stainless Steel" http://blog.modernmechanix.com/category/diy/page/8/
3 comments posted 19yrs
posted by notta
3 comments posted 19yrs posted by notta

Tapped hole margins

Hello all, I have a design problem requiring a reasonably rigid structure in a tight space. Forces are not at all large...
12 comments posted 19yrs
posted by bschwab
12 comments posted 19yrs posted by bschwab

Drill Press For Metal Work Versus Wood Work

Should a drill press used for drilling holes through 1/4 inch stainless steel have any different characteristics than a...
29 comments posted 19yrs
posted by westes-usc
29 comments posted 19yrs posted by westes-usc

Used CNC machines for sale

Our company has several used machines on the market. These are being sold through one of our machine tool dealers: Pinn...
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by tonytn36sp
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by tonytn36sp

machine wedge in UHMW

I lost a wear strip on the packing line and need to make a new one. its a piece of UHMW 1/8" x 3/4" x 24". On one end i...
17 comments posted 19yrs
posted by karltownsend.NOT
17 comments posted 19yrs posted by karltownsend.NOT

Fun stuff from the past

Found this link in another group. Some articles from old magazines... http://blog.modernmechanix.com
0 comments posted 19yrs
posted by notta
0 comments posted 19yrs posted by notta

Polishing stainless steel

I have a couple of stainless steel pots that have had long usage and don't look so hot. One is an 18/10 16 oz Italian "...
50 comments posted 19yrs
posted by man
50 comments posted 19yrs posted by man

50 hz VS 60 hz and a 120 HZ question

This group seems to have alot of electrical knowledge, sooo..... The US is 60 HZ and Europe is 50 HZ, a 60HZ motor is m...
49 comments posted 19yrs
posted by rbraun333
49 comments posted 19yrs posted by rbraun333

HOT Stamp Marking

I am bidding on some small plastic parts that were originally molded in Nylon 6/6. The prints calls out a figure to be...
11 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 3t3d
11 comments posted 19yrs posted by 3t3d

Good book on paint selection?

Does anyone know of a good book on paint selection aimed at the end user? I am talking about a book which tells you wha...
8 comments posted 19yrs
posted by cdt22NOSPAM
8 comments posted 19yrs posted by cdt22NOSPAM

Update 2 on Quincy compressor and VFD

I have found approximately 170 microfarads of extra capacitance, in bits and pieces. Wired them in. Set the V/f curve t...
6 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus10340
6 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus10340

HF truck crane

Has anyone used this crane? Any good/bad experiences? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3...
32 comments posted 19yrs
posted by ignoramus10340
32 comments posted 19yrs posted by ignoramus10340

Pulley for treadmill motor question

I already googled and came up empty. I have a 2.5HP DC motor and controller that I want to put on my drill press but I...
10 comments posted 19yrs
posted by 1l3k4hj5
10 comments posted 19yrs posted by 1l3k4hj5