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1 1/4” is what I would use. 3 #3’s and a #8 will fit in a 1” but would be easier to pull through 1 1/4”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I run a 40hp phase converter off my residential service with no problems. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Solid wire ***** period. You can push it in short runs without a fish tape but trying to add wires in later is a pain in the ***. Stranded wire is way easier. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve never had to do that with a rigid 700 threader. They use the same dies as the hand threader. Why would hand threading pipe be any different seeing you’re using the same die.

I see that most use black pipe for air lines. Does anyone use aluminum pipe for air? Seems to me aluminum pipe is cheaper, threads easier and won’t rust. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I run a 40hp RPC off my 200A service and I’ve had zero issues. I used to use drives to get 3 phase but the cnc lathe doesn’t like the “dirty” power from the drive so in went the RPC and a 100A panel for all the 3 phase machines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I highly doubt that. A 450’ run, and what your going to know exactly where the fault is located. No way. By the time you locate the line and then the fault and dig it up and repair it you’re into that more than a couple hours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Usually when a bird flies into the shop, my barn cat takes care of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have one in the barn for looking up parts, looking at schematics and diagrams and also for running the cnc machines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Commercial grade 20a switches are usually 120/277v rated so I don’t see a problem using a toggle switch on the control side. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But your only switching one leg of the 240v which is 120v. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A simple ice cube relay is all you need. Contactor is overkill for that application. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Be careful with getting electricians on the side that are not licensed and insured. In case something happens, who picks up the liability? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Why can’t the screws be installed in the high rib? When the rain is running off the roof, it’s runs in the low part. Wouldn’t it be better to keep the screw out of the water. I believe Menards recommends putting the screws on the high side for roofing panels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just wire in a bypass switch around the thermostat. Turn the switch on when you need to use it in the winter. Easy fix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would go with a mill over a drill press ant day. I have two floor drill presses and a Bridgeport. If you’re looking for accurate holes the mill is the way to go. Just keep in mind that with the mill the machine itself is usually the cheapest part. It’s the rest of the tooling that can get very...

Typical toggle switches are not motor rated switches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there any reason why you shouldn’t use galvanized pipe for air lines. Seems to me galvanized pipe wouldn’t rust up like black pipe. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Second that. I have a 7 1/2 horse compressor and the FLA on the motor is 28 Amps. It should be on a minimum 40 amp breaker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have to agree with looking on Craigslist. Also check local schools to see if they are discontinuing there shop programs. Good deals can be had there. I found a high school near me getting rid of the metalworking class and walked out of there with (3) 13” south bend lathes with tooling for...