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I know im late to the party but david_R8 if you haven't got anything yet another option would be "starflame" it is basically a mix of propane and acetylene and will work in you standard acetylene tips for both cutting,heating and welding and yes it is just a little colder than pure acetylene but...
Great Job!! it is always exciting moving into the next cool thing to try!! but if i might add i use a tread file to finish mine, you can get them as single point 60 degree files or as multiple tooth file that exactly match the pitch you are cutting then just "sneak" up on the fit you are...
Stumbled on this video while looking for one Milwaukee does not make it but this guy did!! and i am a fan of the stuff as well so i made my own and it is awesome!
link to his video showing what he did
and here is what I did
I had not really thought about that, to be honest I never took may pics mostly just wiring stuff as a way to remember where thing were. but i do have a couple of it together...
the vfd mount was recommended by my motor repair guy he said in a home shop it will handle any dirt i will be making...
Thanks for sharing your adventure with this project it has helped me more than you will know!!
I had the exact problem with my start capacitor on the exact same weekend as you and have been doing the same 3 phase conversion (with help from our local motor repair shop) and have been using it for...
Just found this site on a random google search and i thought i would join!
i live in PEI and have a craftex cx707 lathe (about 6 years) and a small mill(about 8 months) as well i have very little experience with this stuff but i love breaking cutters!!!LOL
i spend as much time on the internet...