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I'd like to convert my drill press from it's current single phase (110/220 AC) motor and replace it with a motor that will accept a speed controller. Since I will need to acquire a new motor which option is best from a performance point of view - AC or DC?

I did this several months ago and I am very pleased. 26 tubes in all. Bought all they had and thought that was it. Next time I came in they had some more so I bought enough to finish the job with a couple of spares. T8s went to the Salvation Army.

Thanks Steve. I was hoping I could get out of the belt flipping mode on my drill press but that is apparently not going to happen. Steve

Is there such a thing as a VFD for single phase 110/220V input to single phase 110/220V output? I have a 1hp single phase motor on a drill press that I would like to convert to variable speed. Is it doable? A search on eBay gave me a thousand plus "hits." All that I checked were for three...

Are you still planning to build an Olds powered Willys coupe? If yes, you an keep this thread alive documenting the build. Or you can jump to the HAMB I guess. This forum has nicer people IMHO.

That's good. Real men don't have flimsy cabinets in their shops. Your in Colorado man. Don't forget the insulation and the electrics. Hope you got an insulated garage door. The new one in my shop is R14 installed tight and I can feel the difference.

Nice setup. I like the ceiling recess for the lift. A 120V outlet on the posts is useful and keeps extension cords out of the walk space.

Stair treads in a garage. I like 2 layers of 3/4" decking glued and screwed together and to the risers. No nails! They can cause squeaks. Cover with 1/8" aluminum diamond plate with a bent bull nose and short return. The diamond plate can be cur to size with a circular saw and bent on a 4' brake.

In cooler weather concrete cures slow and actually ends up being stronger than concrete placed in hot weather. Concrete cures to its maximum strength over a 30 day period with most of the cure taking place in the first week. You should be able to park vehicles now. I use cardboard under my...

How are you going to keep that monster of a building warm enough to work in the middle of a northern Canadian winter?

Good looking dirt work. 5 car garage. Any hot ros or exotics?

No. The lamp wattage was 400. Those warehouse/gymnasium lights of all wattages work with 120, 277, and 480 VOLTS to the ballast.

On converting the warehouse/gym lights to LED. Several years ago a friend gave me three lights with 400 watt sodium lights. Two of the bulbs were good and I was lucky to find a replacement for the third one for about $20. One of the ballasts had a continuous buzz that was insanity inducing...

Nice looking garage. Will be a good place to hang out when you have it insulated and finished up.

While the tank is empty fit it with a drain valve. When you park it drain the fuel out and use it in one of your gas burning cars, tractors, etc. Then run the carb dry. When you want to use it put in 5 gallons of fresh and drive it over to your tank or stop in town on your way to wherever...

Nice work. My wife feed the insulation blower when we built our cabin years ago. When we built our house years later she was on the beach in Florida BFF when it came time to blow the attic. Nasty job. You owe your girlfriend big time.

I like the scent of fresh concrete when I drink my first cup of coffee in the morning.

So, you are just turning 55. Middle of this month I will be 75. What this means is that I could theoretically be your father. The mere thought of it makes me shudder and crave alcohol.

Agree with driftpin, you need to update your info so your location will display.

It has taken you five years and 10 months to get to this. Some may say you dilly dallied. I think it is testament to perseverance and the fact that you can do a seemingly big job the way you eat an elephant. One bite at a time.