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  1. grease monkey

    Tips/Techniques 3 ph to single phase

    so I posed a query online, how to convert 3phase power to single phase, or more to the point, how to run a 3 phase motor on single phase residential power, couple different ways, 1- the expensive route is to install 3 phase power into your home, (like my cousin did, WOW, what I price, and he...
  2. grease monkey

    DRO help

    thanks guys, I'll have to figure which one wont take to long to get here.
  3. grease monkey

    The “free” First LC-1 1/2 VS Mill

    well thats just grand! thank you sir, hopefully find what I need!
  4. grease monkey

    Cyclical Mill Vibration & Power Discussion

    sparky here, there are a few factors to consider: incoming power, can be anywhere from 108v (I've personally seen this) to 127v, 207v to 277v. advertised power in Ontario is supposed to be 125/250v, then +/- 5%, although adherence to that is vague, most of us call it 120v/240v. next: incoming...
  5. grease monkey

    The “free” First LC-1 1/2 VS Mill

    Rauce, got a question for you? or anyone else with a First mill, my machine has a soft or light quill return spring, the manuals I have do not elaborate on how one might be able to increase tension on this, do You or anyone else have this info?
  6. grease monkey

    Installing a DRO on a Hartford Bridgeport Clone.

    was in Lakeshore on sat, drove right by You, maybe next time!
  7. grease monkey

    Tips/Techniques welding cast!!

    Megar, thanks for your input! I did not know that about the fumes so that will be noted for sure. as far as alignment, a made a shaft that fits snugly through both bores and tapped holes in the ends to afford a touch of clamping force to keep them where I want them, the other issue is that the...
  8. grease monkey

    Installing a DRO on a Hartford Bridgeport Clone.

    wow, nice job with the install and the updates! you did not mention where you sourced the Ditron, or I missed in my sped redding, I also seen the absolute grief you all have with hard drilling and the cost of carbides... anyone ever use masonry bits sharpened to a cutting profile? way cheaper...
  9. grease monkey

    DRO help

    hey all, would like to install a DRO on my new to me mill, First model, wondering what you all have success with at a decent cost? itching to install on on the quill as well, but if I cant find one to join the read out, using a 3 axis and the 3rd being the quill, then I'll likely just go 2 axis...
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