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MThe lift has been repaired and is back in service. Apparently Dad used a large bolt (hopefully grade 8) with a sleeve to replace the...
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread 120v vfd for 3 phase.GFCI is never going to play well with a VFD setup like that. I had similar issues with a diamond wheel/solid carbide scraping tool...
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread 220v wiring help.Fish/pull in the neutral wire from the panel and update to 4 wire receptacle.....is there an easier choice?
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MThe only thing cheaper on a 150A is the wire. The breaker box might actually cost more because it is not commonly used. 200A is...
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MGrounding a metallic box is to ensure if it became energized, it will quickly cause a fault current of sufficient size to trip the cb...
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Mmatt_i reacted to The Cobbler's post in the thread Backyard Buddy failure, how to proceed? with
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I don't think that an "Axle" needing replacement warrants sending it to the scrap pile. perhaps an evaluation of why it may have failed... -
MYou can grind the tang off and make them work if they are the right diameter and wide enough
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MThat was the only air compressor ob our farm when I was young.
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread Forklift Opinions?.At least AI got to make a response :rolleyes:
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MIn the first image you have above the first endmill looks to have chipping.
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Mmatt_i reacted to firebirdparts's post in the thread Deciding on best lift for my purposes with Like.
I'm still young when it comes to lift arms. I guess you have to decide what kind of work you want to do. If it's maintaining a show...
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread The engine is the compressor..I believe Farmall had a similar kit for inflating these new-fangled rubber tires starting in the late 1930s, it screwed into a spark...
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread Lubing sheaves on Backyard Buddy.The way I envision the design is that the shaft is vertical and a cable sheave runs at the midpoint. Its loaded in a horizontal plane...
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Mmatt_i replied to the thread Lubing sheaves on Backyard Buddy.Ye olde "pulley tap" comes to mind. Grease will choose the path of least resistance so may have to put one in each side of the sheave.
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MYep, it can be any kind of weird voltage when a poor connection is in the circuit. It can even be induced voltage from another current...
