Recent content by Mr. T

A few reasons. First, I’m very familiar with VFDs and machine controls. So designing and implementing the conversion is very much in my wheelhouse. Second it’s cheaper because they’re both small motors. Third, I don’t think an RPC is worth the hassle and work since these are the only three phase...

So if you are competent, is it not still DIY? I mean, I’d do it myself. All kidding aside, Wyliesdiesels is correct in his intent. If you’re asking this place, you probably shouldn’t be working on the 600V end of things yourself. That being said, it’s a pretty cool setup if you’re into that...

I’m all for MacGyvering things but if I went through all of the trouble to install a bridge crane that large (pretty cool btw), I’d bite the bullet and invest in a festoon or busbar system. You’re going to get what you pay for with this one.

I’d use my Wiha Posidriv for what you posted but my Klein 11-in-1 is my go to for general electrical work. If it fits a square head bit, that’s usually your best bet.

Pretty cool stuff! I’d love to see any old machinist tools if he still had them. Had an opportunity about 10 years ago to get some of my grandfathers tools from a cousin who inherited them. Unfortunately I didn’t have the money to ship it across the continent at the time. Still regret it to...

It’s the 10” swing version of the 5900 and has a step pulley speed change instead of the hydraulic variable speed pulley. Unfortunately it did not come with a taper attachment. The skid-o-parts I bought with it is mostly Clausing 5900 stuff though. All sorts of gears, steady rests, follow...

Funny you mention it. The lathe is from my local Vo-Tech. They just upgraded to new LeBlondes and auctioned off the older lathes.

Picked up the lathe today!

More pictures!

There is actually a great deal more stuff than this but I don’t want to post 5 pages of pictures. These are both three phase machines and I’ll be adding a VFD to each. But before all of that, I have to pull a sub panel to the garage... and finish the garage. Should be fun but I’m hoping to...

So, it’s been a while since I’ve been on here. Pretty sure nobody missed me... No, I’m sure. Anyway, I thought some of you might be interested to see what I’ve managed to pick up in the last few months. I’m planning to build a little garage shop just for fun and decided to go for what I really...

Wrong sub? Bueller?

I did some other “research” but was wondering if anyone here had something more to offer. I have a 2014 Ford Fusion SE with the 2.0L ecoboost engine. Today it started to stall. This happened four times. Each time was just after startup after placing in drive. Reverse was fine (may just be a...