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2 speed 3 phase motor?
If its just the shaft that connects it, make another one. You could probably figure a way to manually switch it with a wrench or something (WITH THE POWER SHUT OFF TO THE CABINET) and see how it runs in both speeds. Might have a bad winding in one of the speeds or a bad contact tip in the...- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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WTB: INSIDE jaws for a Cushman 6" 3-jaw chuck
I have the same chuck. A few years ago i contacted cushman about buying new jaws and nothing was available for it. Someone might have an old set for it, but it'd be a long shot.- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: Tooling, Parts and Accessories For Sale or Wanted
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Recommendations for "fool proof" tool to measure between round surfaces
https://www.mitutoyo.com/products/small-tool-instruments-and-data-management/calipers/digimatic-calipers/absolute-digimatic-tube-thickness-caliper/ Tube thickness caliper? Round on one jaw, flat on the other.- bloomautomatic
- Post #4
- Forum: Metrology
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Towmotor forklift parts
If there was a military version of it, you'd have better luck trying to find the Army TM for it. There may be reprints online.- bloomautomatic
- Post #4
- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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Preferred lever chain fall?
We use the harrington LB series in our plant. It's welding, heavy steel fab, shipyard operations. We probably have about 50 of them from 1.5t up to 6t. The guys beat the shit out of them and they hold up very well. Thrown around, pulled through voids, dropped etc. They need repairs from time...- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: Material Handling and Rigging
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Underlayment under a vise. Waxed paper, anything else, or bad idea/
J.B. Add some grinder dust in for extra gription.- bloomautomatic
- Post #9
- Forum: General
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Underlayment under a vise. Waxed paper, anything else, or bad idea/
J.B. Add some grinder dust in for extra gription.- bloomautomatic
- Post #8
- Forum: General
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Welding gloves
If you're doing small parts i'll assume you're not doing a lot of welding on them. Try TIG gloves. They're thinner for better feel, but can't take as much heat. Go to your local weld shop, or (gasp) Harbor freight and try some on. The gloves from hobo freight are pretty decent quality for the...- bloomautomatic
- Post #7
- Forum: Fabrication: CNC Laser, Waterjet, Plasma, Welding
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Free machinery in el cerrito, california
agreed on all. this looks like the burke model - For Sale: 7" x 27" Used US Burke Millrite Vertical Turret Milling Machine, Mdl. MV-1, Collets, Drill Chuck & Arbor, #A2415 Sterling Machinery- bloomautomatic
- Post #6
- Forum: Machinery for Sale or Wanted
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VFD for 3 phase to single for Surface Grinder - Advice Please
You'll need a 3hp unit if your motor is 2.2hp. You dont want to undersize it. There may be some 2.5hp rated units. You'll probably need a 220v single phase input. I dont know if anyone is making a unit that big in 120single to 220 3 phase. Since you know nothing about it, you may want to...- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: Transformers, Phase Converters and VFD
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Looking for 7/8" - 4 acme threaded rod
I do, and I could, but I'd rather just buy a piece if it's available.- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: General
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Looking for 7/8" - 4 acme threaded rod
Could be. I'll take a closer look. It's definitely not 6tpi. It measures at 4tpi.- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: General
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Looking for 7/8" - 4 acme threaded rod
I want to repair and old Ridge Tool vise. the lead screw is 7/8" diameter, 4 threads per inch, looks like Acme thread. I can't find that size and thread count as a standard acme size anywhere. Am I out of luck on this? I suppose I could size it for one that is available and change the nut, but...- bloomautomatic
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What's the best "Giveaway Gizmo" you've seen? IMTS,WESTEC, Salesmen, Etc
if you do waterjet, you could do some flat model kits. they're popular for 3D printers, but could be adapted to metal. Search Thingiverse - Thingiverse- bloomautomatic
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- Forum: Shop Management and Owner Issues
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Drilling a 9/16" hole in ~2" thick rubber
I have some tubing ordered to make the cutter. Your comments about having a pilot hole make sense. We'll try them all out and see what works! Thanks everyone.- bloomautomatic
- Post #12
- Forum: General