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  1. K

    Wanted - Rotary Phase Converter

    I've got a shop built 10hp. I gave someone first refusal on it but if he doesn't take it I can let you know. Unfortunately I don't have anot extra 600v transformer since mine is running my mill.. keep trolling kijiji for the transformer and you likely will find one. Just takes a bit of time to...
  2. K

    Milling machine for sale

    Im probably going to get rid of my 16x40ish torrent.. it's not like one of the gunsmith 14x40 machines (it's heavy). Not sure if he's set on 60in bed but if not either that or the 20x80 I bought is going to go.
  3. K

    Shop racking

    I've got a few sets of "Trim line EZ-rect" shelving that I don't need anymore. I don't have a picture of the exact ones but I'll attach a picture from Google. They're about 4' x 16" floor space and 6' tall and can nest into longer sections. They came from a machine shop in town and hold quite a...
  4. K

    Converting Mini Mill to CNC

    All vfd's need a 3 phase motor to output to.. so you'll need to find a 3p motor even if the vfd is single phase in.
  5. K

    first cnc coming soon

    Chip elevator.
  6. K

    Looking for a hobby MIG

    Every good welder I've worked with has drank lots of coffee, and drank a lot after work.. I always blamed the right mixture of both of those to give them the perfect shake to lay a bead.. I've always used a 2nd had to steady the rod until it's maybe half length, you get used to it but I'd...
  7. K

    first cnc coming soon

    Looking good Tom, I hope the fire up goes smooth for you once you're there.
  8. K

    15" X 50" lathe on the GOC auction site located in Ralston Alberta

    I did end up sending it to be repaired.. there is some question ad to its specifics. It should be a 2.5mod 18t but it's integral to the shaft which makes it so much harder. A place in town is doing the repair and heat treating for 500, it's kind of a shot in the dark how it will perform. I...
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