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    Electric motor rebuild ...

    Have been looking for a 3hp single phase 220-240V motor for the 216 Quincy compressor I recently got up and running. Have been using a 5hp Baldor on it, but it's destined for a larger unit I'm finishing up. Remembered there were several motors in the trailer full of stuff I brought back from my...
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    Sealing over Sikaflex expansion joint seale

    Just finished putting densifier on the last half of my shop floor and it needs to sit for 7 days before applying the 8500 sealer. Is there any down side to applying my expansion joint filler before applying the 2 coats of sealer? Wanting to get a jump on things before the weather turns. Thanks, Mike
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    Concrete prep for sealer ...

    I have 2100sf of 1 yr old floor that I want to use a penetrating sealer on. Also have a floor burnisher/buffer and would like to know what type of pad or cutter any of you may have used successfully for this purpose. Thanks, Mike
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    New to me lathe ...

    Here are a few pics of the unloading, and a few shots of it in place. I was going to store this out of sight up in one of my storage spaces next door and leave it until next year when the new shop area will be complete, but found room in my existing shop area. Definitely not at the top of my...
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    Iron Horse Ranch ...

    I'm in the process of adding on to my old barn and turning it into my new shop. This event was initiated by my dear wife. Seems she was a little upset that she couldn't park her car in our existing 1200 sf garage as it is filled with all of my Junk, and she is absolutely right. So a big thanks...
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    Garage door opener for 10x12 doors ...

    Anyone made their own openers or know of a commercial source for reasonably priced units. I'm installing two 10'W x12'H metal, foam filled, torsion spring doors in my new shop building. Thanks, Mike A few pics of the old barn expansion.
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    Garage door openers ...

    Has anyone made their own openers or know of a commercial source for reasonably priced units. I'm installing two 10'W x12'H metal, foam filled, torsion spring doors in my new shop building. Tried this on the general forum, but no luck. Thanks, Mike A few pics of the old barn expansion.
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    Garage door openers ...

    Has anyone made their own openers or know of a commercial source for reasonably priced units. I'm installing two 10'W x12'H metal, foam filled, torsion spring doors in my new shop building. Thanks, Mike Few pics of old barn expansion...
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    Compressor i.d. ...

    Can anyone help me i.d. this pump? Not sure that it is original to the 80 gal. tank it's sitting on, and the motor is fried, but the price was right. Got it for free. Will go through it when I get back in the spring. Hoping parts are available for it. Thanks, Mike
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    Rotary phase convertor ...

    Looking at a three phase plasma cutter that will require 60 amp/230 volt input for full capacity cutting (1"). Will my 5hp rotary phase converter be adequate for this? Thanks, Mike
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    Miller Spectrum 375 CutMate plasma ...

    cutter. Assuming this is an older machine. Anyone have one? Any comments or experience using one? Any info much appreciated. Thanks, Mike
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    Another newbie ...

    Hello all. Great site here. I'm from northwest CO and just heading off to are winter place until spring so it will be nice to have another gearhead oriented place to hang while I'm away form the shop. Thanks for having me and a great holiday season to you all. Cheers, Mike One small corner of...
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