Recent content by Dr. Bolt

Nice work Rocket! Are you on the H.A.M.B. forum? I'm on that forum from time to time and don't think I've noticed your truck project.

Those are also good for taps, both bolt and pipe threads.:thumbup:

I have a large Hanson tap and die set I bought at a yard sale years ago, old and very good quality.

If all else fails, weld a flat washer to the plug. Then weld a nut to the flat washer. Before anything has cooled remove the plug.

36 minutes and at $102.50 Looks like someone will get a deal! I wish I needed one. Motors

Old thread but here's my $.02 The VFD's are the way to go. Not only can they convert 220 single phase to 230 three phase but they can be programmed as a brake, reversible and to control speeds. I have a TECO 7300CV on my 2hp Bridgeport and love it. I paid around $150.

I've enjoyed the thread, you're a real craftsman. I've brought back from the dead a 18" C Monarch lathe (1947 model) and a J head Bridgeport. Not quite to the level of your saw. I'm in the market for a Doall vertical bandsaw. "Googling" for one brought me to this thread. Keep it up, have you...