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Wiring two speed 6 wire 3 phase motor 27 Aug 2013 | 08:35 pm
I think I have this right, but it's always best to check before applying power. I am trying to wire up a two speed 6 wire 3 phase motor to run at it's highest speed. Below is the motor data plate and...
Slocomb direct readind micrometer 27 Aug 2013 | 06:14 pm
Hello. I've just bought a Slocomb mechanical digital micrometer which probably needs a service. I've read about its spring loaded thread adjuster but can't find any info on the readout. Can anyone adv...
Crown stag Bowie 27 Aug 2013 | 05:15 pm
Found some pics of a Bowie I made several years ago. Forged 5160 spring steel, stainless fittings, sambar stag handle. Thanks for taking a look Attached Images CS BOWIE1.jpg (483.7 KB) CR BOWIE3.j...
Cubic boron nitride (borazon,CBN) 27 Aug 2013 | 04:27 pm
Hello all. I've only just joined this site so I'm not yet familiar with it. I've seen that the woodturning fraternity are very keen on plated CBN wheels for shaping and sharpening their tools. These w...
Threaded taper pin ? 27 Aug 2013 | 03:12 pm
Ok back to the windmill shaft repair. Although I have not measured anything yet but I'm thinking a 3/8 thread by about 4" (taper). My question is I am just looking for a source. I checked the Grainger...
Why is 220V called single phase when it has two phases? 27 Aug 2013 | 01:49 pm
Something that I've been thinking about for a while. Why is 220V called single phase when it has two opposing phases? As I understand it, 3 phase has 3 60 hz 120 degrees opposed.
12 mm tee-bolt and clamp set expensive, any cheats? 27 Aug 2013 | 11:23 am
Can i take my grizzly 1/2 inch tee bolt and take a thou off each side until it reaches .47"? I can scratch it with a drywAll screw, but it says it is case hardened. What type of endmill,hss or carbi...
Which buck chuck to buy? 27 Aug 2013 | 11:11 am
Please advise on which model would serve me well. I have a 11 inch logan lathe which is 40 inches or a bit more between the centers. I also have a grizzly g 0755 mill/drill machine with 17 inches of ...
Teco ev vfd to drive 3 phase door operator 27 Aug 2013 | 10:04 am
Has anyone tried using a vfd to control a 3 phase door operator? I have a teco ev vfd 220 in and 220 3 phase out. I can make it forward and reverse but haven't figured out how to use the stop switches...
Teco ev vfd to drive 3 phase door operator 27 Aug 2013 | 10:04 am
Has anyone tried using a vfd to control a 3 phase door operator? I have a teco ev vfd 220 in and 220 3 phase out. I can make it forward and reverse but haven't figured out how to use the stop switches...
