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I'm thinking only rotary 3 phase converter would work but this being 460v, can I get away w/a 240v converter or need to up-convert using a transformer? I'm getting the welder at scrap price so I would be willing to tackle a DIY rotary phase converter if running on 240v is doable. I've read...

I thought they looked tidy enough when I got them (HF clones) but it takes way too long to find the right place & land in both holes w/o it going cocked. Is there a trick and/or how did you fix dealing w/t-allen storage?

I'm wondering what options are there out there to tap steel w/hand held machines? I know impact wrenches can get the job done fairly effectively but there's not a whole lot of drills w/built-in impact. I know you can pretty much do it w/any old drill but there's dedicated machines now...

I'm looking to replicate this wiring scheme for a VFD (off a Grizzly lathe) and can't quite figure out why they used a step down transformer 110VAC-> 24VAC. As far as I can tell, it's just going to the control switches and can only surmise it's for shock prevention and/or lengthening longevity...

I doubt I'm being original here but I couldn't find this being done this way before (google ***** now). It's a variation of washing machine leveling feet. This approach relies on your machine/table having mounting holes for stem casters. It may require you to open up or fab said mounting...

it's cheap, easy to get, and there's no flash rust to deal with.

I bought a VFD from this guy on eBay and product looks like new. I think it's a very fair price for a decent VFD. He's done two lots so may put up more if he runs out. He'll do OBO too: https://www.ebay.com/itm/167709984181?_skw=L510-101-h1-u+115V This guy has a 6 part+ series on...

I've got a new-to-me machine that I'm currently refurbishing. All the wiring looks to be in decent shape and routed in a way that would make sense to repurpose. I've bypassed the current wiring provisionally to test out the motor w/a VFD. The 3-phase setup uses 3 buttons, FWD, REV latching...

UPDATE: I checked my emails since the unit had not come in. Ordered was cancelled and I was issued a full refund along w/a coupon. I thought perhaps vevor mispriced the item and did not want to eat the cost so I went to the item again and noticed price was low again. I reordered at the low...

Anyone running a DRO on their lathe? I've got a few questions. I figured I'd want a 3 axis unit, can the third axis be used for rotation of the spindle? Am I wrong in understanding this or will it only interpret linear motion? Do most DROs have a lathe function? Can I set tool or material...

I acquired a 618 maybe 2 yrs ago and keep having issues w/the countershaft pulley coming loose on the shaft. I don't believe the shaft is an original though the setup "made sense" at the time. It has two slots (not flats) cut at 90degrees that at first glance appear to hold woodruff keys but...

I'm using this thread as a mental reminder to come back to for certain channels/tips&tricks concerning fab & other things. I came across this gentleman's, who's a wealth of knowledge. Feel free to post your own. I've got a ton other videos but I had never seen this channel before

Rules: A) Must be a functional item or item to be repaired/repurposed into a functional item. B) No "found this steel stock for this much" w/o also having scored something from rule A in same haul C) Price paid optional D) Before and after highly encouraged E) No dumpster dives/free items at...

I've been keeping an eye on this one and it popped up at 1/2 price off. I put an order in since seller appears to be legit. We'll see what shows up. I'm attaching a video review...

I scoped my main line and I got roots in it. I've got a hydrojet kit a while back but don't have a gas pressure washer so I'm wondering whether to get an auger or a pressure washer to clear the roots. I'm leaning towards the auger but looks like camera assisted jetting works well too. I...

Been wondering about how to attach a winch to my hand truck and came across a few ideas that look easy to build for anyone looking for a project. In my world they are handier than your typical lift table w/o a pallet jack footprint. I think a 3-in-1 truck is best suited to modify if not...

I might have some roots in my main line and saw these things are fairly cheap now. I came across these, I went w/the cheap vevor one 30m version for 170$ shipped, this is 208$ from vevor w/signup and about 240$ from Amazon. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807777123404.html another link to...

I came across this AI translated video and thought it was a clever way to recycle styro-foam. I had seen similar use cases to make glues and putty, just not bruh-on sealants. I dunno how close styrene foam is to urethane foam but do seem to recall styrene staying out in the sun for long w/o...

Looking for an adapter I came across this site (free shipping on 49$+). Do realize that the bracket allows you to move motor away from the belts for tension, not up and down: https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/motors/motor_bases_(for_nema_motors)

I think many of us here have done the strip/sandblast/etch primer route before spraying old HW. I'm sure many think that's the only proper way to do things. In the past, I've used a different method when changing colors from original and/or recoating an old paint job that is well stuck to the...