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01-22-2021, 11:24 AM
Thread: steel finishing
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find someone who has one. other then that its a...
find someone who has one.
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01-22-2021, 11:22 AM
Thread: Spindle current problem
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how was the motor tested? need HV tester, a...
how was the motor tested? need HV tester, a digital multimeter won't pick up certain issues like this
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01-22-2021, 11:12 AM
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id agree with above, newer controllers come with...
id agree with above, newer controllers come with a few more visual aids, but nothing per the controller side that stands out to justify the cost.
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01-21-2021, 09:21 AM
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Harris is still a decent brand, is from a major...
Harris is still a decent brand, is from a major supplier lincoln
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01-21-2021, 08:44 AM
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around here that is probably a $500 table at least
around here that is probably a $500 table at least
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01-19-2021, 11:34 AM
Thread: Square Tubing Bender Die Question
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And this is not going to go well, square tube...
And this is not going to go well, square tube always likes to kink. look up JD2 and buy the bender and die for $1000
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01-19-2021, 11:27 AM
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As far as i understand it, you need to have a...
As far as i understand it, you need to have a special skill set and a reason to move here. Might be good to inquire to the CBSA and see what is required for entry.
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01-19-2021, 11:25 AM
Thread: Extending a Milling Table?
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only way is un clamp and slide and re indicate it...
only way is un clamp and slide and re indicate it in. or buy a big machine and ship it out there.
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01-19-2021, 11:15 AM
Thread: Odd thread size info needed
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are you sure its not a deformed M10x1.25?
are you sure its not a deformed M10x1.25?
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01-15-2021, 11:36 AM
Thread: 3 Fadals for sale on Long Island
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that's what it would be doing, just getting into...
that's what it would be doing, just getting into the USA and back is a problem ATM.
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01-15-2021, 11:33 AM
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yep, looks just fine to use. most likely wye...
yep, looks just fine to use. most likely wye wound.
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01-15-2021, 11:16 AM
Thread: 20hp idler with 15hp control box
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not a good idea, internal contactors are sized to...
not a good idea, internal contactors are sized to current draw of a 15hp and not a 20hp.
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01-15-2021, 11:13 AM
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make a single part with less depth and see what...
make a single part with less depth and see what happens,internal stresses can find the weakest link and fracture.
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01-14-2021, 11:36 AM
Thread: Drill bit recommendations
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in the pipe world, there is a thing, ususally...
in the pipe world, there is a thing, ususally found at a welding supply shop. its called a pipe wrap for doing this exact thing. wrap, scribe a line and it has measurements on it also.
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01-14-2021, 11:28 AM
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yep, they are most available 1/2" and over, that...
yep, they are most available 1/2" and over, that is where the drill bits start to require large hp to drive it. plus you are saving much more drilling 1" with a 1/8 thick annular cutter then the...
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01-14-2021, 11:03 AM
Thread: CNC move
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contact your local HFO for Haas. they can...
contact your local HFO for Haas. they can instruct if you need to lock the column on it to move it and lifting points.
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01-14-2021, 06:31 AM
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call your local tow company with a rotator truck,...
call your local tow company with a rotator truck, they do crane things all the time and not that expensive around here, like $150 an hr
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01-14-2021, 06:20 AM
Thread: Planing Aluminium and steel
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what you are looking for is a face mill or fly...
what you are looking for is a face mill or fly cutter, yes they are $, but its the cost of doing buisness
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01-13-2021, 11:24 AM
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you could always find a good but very expensive...
you could always find a good but very expensive gun drill, either way that would be a few thousand just to source one from a tooling rep.
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01-13-2021, 11:11 AM
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a hougen is the best of the best. but for 7/16",...
a hougen is the best of the best.
but for 7/16", id go standard spiral unless its a massive plate.
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01-12-2021, 11:30 AM
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whats " a long time"? people can be busy with...
whats " a long time"? people can be busy with other things too....
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01-12-2021, 11:26 AM
Thread: coolant pump wiring
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why a wiring diagram, all the information is...
why a wiring diagram, all the information is right there. if not knowing, find a local electrician, toss him 100 bucks and call it a day.
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01-12-2021, 11:10 AM
Thread: have a few caps left over
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those electrolitic caps are probably so old that...
those electrolitic caps are probably so old that they no longer function as intended. basically just scrap.
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01-11-2021, 08:47 AM
Thread: Creating weights for home gym
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got some for a friend of mine. plasma cutting on...
got some for a friend of mine. plasma cutting on a table from 1" sheet. just need to buy a 2000lb sheet first.
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01-11-2021, 08:41 AM
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feed override till it breaks, then back it off 10%
feed override till it breaks, then back it off 10%