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Uu2slow replied to the thread Tech School, After Retirement???.6 months seems long if you already know the ins and outs. I'm quite sure there's something shorter for purchase/transport of...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread Interior Garage Walls - What's best?.is what? appearance is moot because i cant tell what that is
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Uu2slow replied to the thread Interior Garage Walls - What's best?.1/2" plywood was most practical for me. Dealt with too much moisture-damaged OSB in my lifetime already. Drywall is for the house...
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"Best" to me would be plywood, but it's even harder to work with than sheetrock, and it's combustible. To me that's the best, though... -
Uu2slow replied to the thread New? Shop-tool for comfortably torquing lug nuts/ wheel studs while vehicle is on the lift..13 uggaduggas and send it out. Thats my estimate.... based on trying to loosen them the next time.
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 1/4" Hex Bit Mini Ratchet Options (Mac, Matco, etc.).I have the Canadian Tire version, and ordered a couple other cheapos from amazon, for work. I dont use them often or for high torque.
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Uu2slow replied to the thread New? Shop-tool for comfortably torquing lug nuts/ wheel studs while vehicle is on the lift..When you have an operable lift, one tends to lower the vehicle near the floor so you dont have to strain your back lifting the...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 120v vfd for 3 phase.Like I said, I havent dabbled with any for 120V input.
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 120v vfd for 3 phase.Noted. I havent dabbled much with small VFDs, but the ones I have... must be basic ones. Nominal V-in = nominal V-out.
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 120v vfd for 3 phase.Feeding 120V to a 208v motor is certainly not ideal. A VFD isnt a transformer. Thankfully a drill press is a type of machine that runs...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 100 amp sub panel.Dont know where you are located, but in my jurisdiction we run ACWU cable end-to-end. #2 for 90A.
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Uu2slow replied to the thread Wood Stove: How many cords?.Buy it early enough that you can dry/season it yourself. Like a year early. I pick away at roadside storm leftovers and follow along...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread Wood Stove: How many cords?.Why not have 4 delivered and see what you use? Whatever extra will carry over into the next year. A precise estimate doesn't matter a...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread 240 V electrical.Its very unusual for a neutral connection at a motor. Cap it off. Romex shouldnt be run directly/exposed to a motor. Stop at a JB on...
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Uu2slow replied to the thread Talk me out of buying shop space vs. moving..Play the long game. Wait for the local property you can move to that has (or you can build) what you want. I looked at having separate...