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I recently bought this mill and am too busy to actually pick it up, convert it single phase, and use it! It is a nice condition BeaverMill Mk 2, wired for 575v. Luckily it takes standard frame motors, so its easy to convert the 3hp 575v motor to whatever you want. It has about a 60" bed...

I am looking at a vertical Mill that I can get from a friend for basically scrap value, that is in very good condition. The only problem is that is is setup for 575v 3 phase power and I only have 240v 1 phase at my place. So, I know I need a transformer, and some way to generate the 3rd phase...

I picked up a Ford Smith lift for very cheap, and need help assembling it and installing it. It is a 9000lb 2 post symetrical. Does anyone have any Ford Smith manuals? Or know someone on the east side of Toronto who installs lifts? I didn't take it apart so I am not 100% sure how it goes...

I just bought a 5" vise from the local swap meet and was looking for some info on it. I will get some pics when I am back from travelling for work. Its is a yellow painted 5" non swivel vice, with the name MARSLAND cast into it, as well as Made in Canada cast into it. The casting itself looks...

Is there a way to safely cut the fill pipe to a fuel oil tank for an oil burning furnace? The pipe is cemented into the wall and can't be unscrewed because of this. Sawzall with cutting fluid so it doesn't spark?

How do you HVAC guys calculate ducting for a furnace? Is there software? For a small amount of ducting that is going above a drop ceiling in the front area of my shop, they want close to $4000. For what is pretty much a bungalow, I think the price is a little outrageous for what amounts to...

I am putting my new place on municipal water, and the stub is about 40 feet in front of the place. It was strongly suggested by the municipality that I run copper line and need to know what type of line I need. It needs to be buried about 5 feet down due to frost and is 3/4" feed. I am going...

As promised, here is the new place I recently purchased. It is a partially renovated feed mill, with a pretty nice one bedroom apartment above the main floor retail space. But I really bought it for the shop, and the fact that I could sell my place in the city, stop renting small shop I share...

Hello, I figured I should post an introduction since I have been lurking for quite some time and am finally getting around to buying a place with a shop like I want. I am currently living in Toronto, ontario, with a small house with a largish one car garage - kind of a rarity in my area...

Selling my house....getting a new place with a big shop! I am finally moving out of Toronto and buying an old feed mill to convert into my new residence and shop! Its already had an environment assessment, and zoning change which is nice. It also has a nice one bedroom apartment, and a 40x40...