Recent content by CalgaryJoe

@wyliesdiesels: I'm aware the plugs and disconnects are different, my apologies I thought I was was clear when I indicated I would hard wire from the disconnect to the compressor - eliminating the plug all together. @DieselNut88: the disconnect you indicated looks to bridge the neutral and is...

Yeah a building inspector... who knew... I was under the impression the disconnect I linked to was rated for 3-10hp - am I reading the spec sheet wrong? Page 59, 3-8 (LNFC222R). If in fact this one doesn't work, can you recommend one that will?

I think the hardware route is in my best interest - the main panel is out of sight and more than 50' away. Interestingly this nema plug/receptacle setup passed a previous inspection, my initial intent was to simply replicate this previous setup. Appreciate the quick responses and assistance.

Nema 1430-R FLA - 20 Volt - 230 Pic from name plate attached.

Thanks for the quick response - so I'm able to terminate the neutral inside the disconnect and I'm good to go as outlined in the sketch? Would there be any harm in continuing the neutral for the receptacle?

Looking to wire in a disconnect for my compressor - adding a new circuit from main panel in home to an attached garage but would like to have a disconnect in sight for the compressor (which I believe is also code a requirement). Previously I had a sub panel in my detached garage and used that as...

Great website welder4956 - thanks for the help everyone!

Thanks for the responses - moving up to 0.125 wall makes since and cost increase is minor. I am planning to drill through the 1x1 for the threaded rod to pass through. The plan was to just use washers/nuts on both sides of the threaded rod where it passes through the 1x1 for reinforcement as...

Planning on using 0.095 tube wall, also have 0.125 available.

Hey All, Long time lurker - great community here! I'm fairly new to metal working, picked up a welder around Christmas to try my hand at a Steveo inspired work bench (zero welding experience before hand) and after a fair amount of trial and error turned out pretty good. Now I would like to make...

I did the same concept a while back out of wood for a general garage table - works great. Nice work with the welding table.

I picked up the Bosch ROS65VCL 5 inch (& interchangeable 6 inch) orbital to refinish a large kitchen table - almost zero vibration, lots of power - but it's a BIG unit, it get heavy quick when using it on verticals surfaces.