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    Above 1200 Sq/FT No existing workshop... Another 40x60 shop

    Nice shop! What are the overhead door dimensions? Thanks
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    Driveway ice mitigation

    I have 10 yards of sand/salt mix delivered at a time, I put down a large white tarp (colour probably isn't too important) before it's dumped. I have the driver dump it on the tarp, then fold the tarp over the pile. The tarp is large enough that I have two layers of tarp covering the pile. I...
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    Insulation purchased with building or direct from supplier

    With exposed fastener roof, a single layer of insulation is basically a noise reducer and the vapour barrier helps with condensation. Note his response, "not good". R19 with exposed fasteners and no thermal break works out to R10 (R = 1/U). If you are only going to occasionally heat/cool...
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    New 5025 Sq Ft Shop LED light layout DISAPPOINTING update. See pg 2

    The other thing to consider with the Chinese lights is that they are unlikely to be uL/CSA certified. I'm continually amazed at what Amazon is able to get away with, with respect to supplying unlisted electrical equipment. While the ad claims it is uL certified, they do not list a number...
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    If you go that route you should probably add a diode across the coil of the relay, or just make sure you buy one with it built in.
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    In the video below there's a bit about the VFD used for the 15hp spindle on the robot, as well as Phase Perfect 20hp digital phase converter... all run off a 100 amp circuit currently working on figuring out to integrate a PLC or command the VFD directly from the robot I/O. For now I...
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    Glad someone found the video interesting! I'll try to post back here what I'm able to achieve. Saw is under a few feet of snow right now so I'll have to wait until spring.
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    The braking is all done within about 3 seconds. Go to 4:20, 70hz (approx 2100 motor rpm). When you hear the switch click (4:26), the wheel goes from 330rpm to about 30 rpm in about 3 seconds, the wheel only turns another 3.5 more times before stopping. I'm not quite sure why the braking...
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    Is it? Seems rather weak. 20 seconds to stop that wheel seems long. Not arguing, just curious. I admit to have limited experience, but I'm able to stop my 5' wheels in seconds. I figured most VFDs should be able to brake a load rather quick. If you're bored, here's a video that shows the...
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    Hi, Here's mine. 2 axis CNC machine for cutting stone. I converted it to CNC. VFD's are used for the main spindle motor, and both axis motors. When I got the machine it was in a shop with 3 phase power. The Y axis was manual and used a simple timer that pulsed the motor on for 1 second...
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    Fire ball fab jigs

    I'm leaning towards the aluminum. The shipping cost on the cast iron fabricator set is $185.00 USD to me here in Ottawa Canada (BTW the website currently calculates the wrong shipping fees for the cast iron stuff to Canada, website says $485 in shipping!). That's puts the set to close to...
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    Fire ball fab jigs

    To the people who purchased the cast iron sets, any regret that you didn't get the aluminum instead? I'm thinking the weight might make them a bit cumbersome to use vs the aluminum. Thanks.
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT My 40X32 Post & Beam with Elevator

    Garage and the lift look really nice. When I clicked on the link to your friends timber frame company the link is dead, www.strongtimberframes.com
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    Show us your VFD conversions/installations

    I haven't looked at the user manual for the FM50, but if the tag says: INPUT :AC 1 or 3PH 200-240V 50/60Hz 19/11A It means when using single phase input the amp draw is 19A. If using 3 phase it is 11A. Most user manuals for VFD's that I've read usually have a chart that has the fuse size...
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    Old farm in France

    Beautiful buildings! I am very jealous. That is huge!
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    The Concrete Underground

    Quick question, that look like OSB used for your furring strips, do you have any concerns? It doesn't seem like the right material for a rain screen. Just curious. Thanks.
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    The Road to Nowhere . . .

    Looks good so far!
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    The Road to Nowhere . . .

    Don't want to hijack Cemoto thread... but to answer your question the top of the footer was at 48" deep. The footers were formed with fastfoot 28" wide. I did the work myself (hired out the backhoe) so I had him dig it that wide, probably could have gone a bit less but wanted the room to...
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    Rigpig's Garage-Mahal

    Really like the "Dutch Hip" detail.
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    Another pole barn in south Ms 30'x50'

    I'm curious too if it has engineered drawings. The truss design is peculiar. Triangles... or lack there of. wikipedia
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