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    110 volt DC motor where was it used

    I have an Eastman fabric cutter with a 110 volt DC motor. where would 110v DC have used? factory? non US country? kodah by Skip Albright, on Flickr
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    FS: Blackhawk porto power service staion bench

    If you need a project for the winter this might be it. Blackhawk porto power station. comes with the press and the porto power. has rust, but it's not terminal. Price is low because I want it to get a good home. NO SHIPPING, come and get it pictures at flickr AUG 367 by Skip Albright, on...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    sure, pick on the old guy with poor vision http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/images/smilies/lol.gif Nice to meet you, I got a Foley sharpener and a 3 ton jack at the next stop, it was a big day.
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    Vintage Sun Testing Equipment

    Perhaps I'm a bit dense, but I was hoping for a bit more info. What machine? make? model? price? location? If it's been outside for 2 years, it may not be in perfect condition. do all the functions still work? thanks Skip
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    Blackhawk SJ-18 jack parting out

    I have an SJ-18 that is too much of a challenge to restore, so I am parting it out. AMAY 028 by skipskip, on Flickr PM me if you need any of it. prices are reasonable and I'll do the best I can on shipping
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    How to test 3 phase motor in a 1 phase shop

    I have a couple of 3 phase motors , but only single phase service. Is there any way I can test them, short of visiting a 3 ph shop or getting a converter? thanks Skip
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    What to do with a busted compressor?

    where are you? I need a 60 gallon tank!! Skip
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    brake drum caliper

    I need to measure 12 inch brake drums before and after turning. they are 12 inches to start and obviously get larger when you turn them. I see many 12 inch calipers but do they stop at 12 inches even or do the go a bit larger to measure the turned size? Can anyone recommend a reasonably...
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    can I rewire my saw from 480 to 220?

    control box insides ANOV 258 by skipskip, on Flickr
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    can I rewire my saw from 480 to 220?

    I bought a DuAll C4 horizontal band saw. ANOV 255 by skipskip, on Flickr It's presently wired for 480 volts 3 phase. the Baldor motor on it says it can be wired 208/220 or 440. ANOV 250 by skipskip, on Flickr all the other electrical things on the saw , ( light, lube pump) are 120. Any...
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    I got some cabinets what were they originally and what to use them for now

    I found the answer. in the back of one of the drawers there were some contracts, folded in three. like insurance policies used to be. AOCT0111 by skipskip, on Flickr I got a stack of older metal cabinets today. I cant quite figure what they were originally used for the things they...
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    Need LED sugestions for closets

    Thanks, direct wire under cabinet was what I used. 18 inches looks neat , but isnt real bright
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    Need LED sugestions for closets

    I have a couple of clothes closets that presently have very old ( installed in the 40's) fluorescent fixtures. I want to replace them with LED's so I need one 3 foot section and one 8 foot section of solid strips that I can wire into 120volts. I don't feel comfortable with the led on a...
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    which lic do I need to buy/sell Freon?

    Here is the description from an auction today LOT OF 6 CANS DUPONT FREON 12 REFRIGERANT, SET OF GAUGES, 1 CAN R134, MUST HAVE PROPER CERTIFICATE TO PURCHASE R134 was a 30 pound can, in the box and sealed the whole lot went for $35 So if I bought this ( I didnt) and sold it to someone...
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    which lic do I need to buy/sell Freon?

    there seem to be a plethora of licenses on the EPA site. which one do I need? I just buy Freon and re-sell it , usually in small amounts , no more than 30 pound cans
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