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    Forward and reverse motor

    I have an instant reverse single phase motor virtually new I bought years ago to put on my lathe. I used it about a month before I determined I didn't like/need it so it sits on the shelf. If you're close, it can be for sale. I can take pix.
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    Forward and reverse motor

    Instant reversing motors can be had for a price. They have a special centrifugal switch, I can't remember the details, Google it. Electric chain hoist motors are instant reversing. And can be had single phase.
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    Securing a Cord Through a Panel

    Before the days of strain relief an Underwriter's knot was used. Requires access to the back, though.
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    Welder, good buy HOBART EZ-Tig

    Sorry for my ignorance in calling a scam a hack. I haven't moved into the 21st Century, not likely to. Just sharing a similar experience.
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    Welder, good buy HOBART EZ-Tig

    Well then, 'splain me what happened. Pay pal paid them. When I contested Pay pal, they said the merchandise had been given to UPS, so that was the end of their part. When I asked UPS, they asked for a tracking number. I had one and gave to them. Somehow their system had been hacked to show...
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    Welder, good buy HOBART EZ-Tig

    I fell for a similar scam, selling a Ryobi cordless impact wrench. Half the price. Since they accepted Pay Pal I didn't have to give credit card info. They showed the item shipped UPS with a delivery date. Then when the date came, a Monday, they said it had been delivered Friday. But to a...
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    How can I cut costs on a stick build garage?

    In my case, yes, and yes. The engineer, who is a friend, found the trusses in two weeks. The truss mfgr. delivered them and I stored them under a tarp while acquiring the doors, etc. When I was ready for the trusses, they brought their boom truck back and set them. This was 32 years ago...
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    New Member from Seattle

    Welcome! I have the same pedigree, Wolverine and Husky, but I'm 82.
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    What is magnetic nut setter for?

    Might affect your *** appeal.
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    How can I cut costs on a stick build garage?

    Look for some mismade trusses in the boneyard of a truss manufacturer. They may be a foot or so different than you want, have the engineer adjust the plans. Pour a 3' stemwall to reduce the length of studs, allows use of 9' siding to get 12' walls. Look for used doors. I made all of this...
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    Any uses for foot switches with power tools?

    What do you use the Pelton-Crane light fantastic for??
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    Lawn sweeper

    Amen. Sold my sweeper years ago for $100 and use a vacuum pickup on my mower. I'm 82, and emptying the bags when the grass is wet can be challenging.
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    standard splitting wedge or cone-shaped wedge?

    This guy lives in loggin' country. He knows wherein he speaks.
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    4 jaw Chuck for my Atlas metal lathe?

    Use the three jaw. I have a four jaw, RARELY use it. Don't be in a hurry to buy a four. A three jaw will serve your needs for almost every thing. After you get some experience with the three jaw, you'll see if you need one. The boo birds are gonna come out and tell you how much more...
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    New from Central WA

    My 55 year old son has a 66 Nova I bought for him when he turned 16. It now has a 383 stroker and 350 turbohydro. If you wanna know more, email.
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    I just bought my first welder

    How much are you going to use this thing?? Flux core generates some lethal gases. Not a problem for an occasional welder.
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    DeVilbiss 44643 Compressor Head Advice

    I have the same compressor, ceptin' I bought it for $400 with a Leeson single phase 5 hp. Used. I have used it for hobby? use for 20 years. I would tear it down before buying parts. The head comes off, then look it over. If you wanna see more, gonna hafta free up the crank. The block is...
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    3 phase power to new house - not sure what I have

    So, does he have 3 phase power??
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    3 phase power to new house - not sure what I have

    So, answer the OP question. Does he have 3 phase in a residential situation??
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    3 phase power to new house - not sure what I have

    3 phase requires 3 transformers, one for each phase.
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