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I have an Eastman fabric cutter with a 110 volt DC motor. where would 110v DC have used? factory? non US country? kodah by Skip Albright, on Flickr

If you need a project for the winter this might be it. Blackhawk porto power station. comes with the press and the porto power. has rust, but it's not terminal. Price is low because I want it to get a good home. NO SHIPPING, come and get it pictures at flickr AUG 367 by Skip Albright, on...

I have an SJ-18 that is too much of a challenge to restore, so I am parting it out. AMAY 028 by skipskip, on Flickr PM me if you need any of it. prices are reasonable and I'll do the best I can on shipping

I have a couple of 3 phase motors , but only single phase service. Is there any way I can test them, short of visiting a 3 ph shop or getting a converter? thanks Skip

I need to measure 12 inch brake drums before and after turning. they are 12 inches to start and obviously get larger when you turn them. I see many 12 inch calipers but do they stop at 12 inches even or do the go a bit larger to measure the turned size? Can anyone recommend a reasonably...

I bought a DuAll C4 horizontal band saw. ANOV 255 by skipskip, on Flickr It's presently wired for 480 volts 3 phase. the Baldor motor on it says it can be wired 208/220 or 440. ANOV 250 by skipskip, on Flickr all the other electrical things on the saw , ( light, lube pump) are 120. Any...

I found the answer. in the back of one of the drawers there were some contracts, folded in three. like insurance policies used to be. AOCT0111 by skipskip, on Flickr I got a stack of older metal cabinets today. I cant quite figure what they were originally used for the things they...

I have a couple of clothes closets that presently have very old ( installed in the 40's) fluorescent fixtures. I want to replace them with LED's so I need one 3 foot section and one 8 foot section of solid strips that I can wire into 120volts. I don't feel comfortable with the led on a...

there seem to be a plethora of licenses on the EPA site. which one do I need? I just buy Freon and re-sell it , usually in small amounts , no more than 30 pound cans

So, when I drained my compressor this spring, the guck that was plugging the 'about to rust thru' hole was released and now I have a rust hole in my tank. I know that there is no point in trying to "fix" the hole. Should I replace the whole compressor or just the tank? 7HP 60 gallon...

I have an ammco honing machine. AJUN 248 by skipskip, on Flickr Works well, but I don't know what anyone might use it for. Whenever I have needed to hone things, I have used a tool that fits in the chuck of an electric drill. Is honing even done anymore? the Ammco company said that this is...

Saw this fellow moving slowly tonight. I dont care for snakes much what kind is he, and what to do to convince him to relocate? AMAY 143 by skipskip, on Flickr

I remember this little guy, but I cant make a conection. Was he a logo for a company? Or just a generic cool guy? APR 236 by skipskip, on Flickr

We need to move our fence and driveway and this shrub is in the way. it's about 6 feet tall APR 179 by skipskip, on Flickr I hate to saw it up and toss it out. do people buy these? Can I expect them to dig it out? What type of tree is it? Whenever I go to buy a tree or bush, they want $50...

I found this on the local CR, and it seemed lonely, so i brought it home. FEB 121 by skipskip, on Flickr more pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/skipskip/sets/72157640697222715/ the question is: Is it worth the time, $$, and effort needed to make it useable again? Or is it too...

I have a Wilton 8140 bullet vise that someone has welded the jaws on. I'm on the fence whether to restore it or no, and if I can get the welded jaws off it will be worth the trouble, other wise off to the flea it goes. JAN 149 by skipskip, on Flickr I'm really looking for a discussion on how...

Found this old guy at a sale 005 by skipskip, on Flickr output is 24 volts DC EDIT on closer inspection its 55 volts 45 amps, even more baffling. what was it used for? truck /bus? marine? what else would have run on 24V DC? Thanks Skip

I often go to flea markets and shows to buy stuff. I need a wagon or a dolly or a cart to haul my prizes very often its a tool box or a big box of wrenches, sometimes it's a small motor it needs to be easy to maneuver and sturdy at the same time. A radio flyer is OK, but not heavy enough a...

I just bought a SUN 1115 to get the base cabinet. It has lived in an unheated garage for a while so it doesn't look pretty. So, I am selling it off, in pieces. Knobs $$3 each amp induction cable $50 other cables, $20ea timing light $25 transformer, $25 meters $25 each the cool plastic...

I need to store about 100 sticks of auto trim, ranging from 3 to 5 feet long, about 10 types. I'd rather not take up a lot of wall space waste basket is too short, barrel is too big. I need somethings about 8 inches in diameter and 3 feet tall oh, and cheap , cuz i'm that way 8 inch pipe...