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  1. mickeyf

    Arboga EM825 milling machine CA$900, Delta BC

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1421345695693847/
  2. mickeyf

    Large Huot Drill set

    Biggest drill chuck I have is 3/4". Usually when the drills get that large they have MT (or the cheaper ones, reduced) shanks?
  3. mickeyf

    What's Paul up to?

    Wow. Have to put that on the "If I ever get back to Paris" list!
  4. mickeyf

    Shop it seems simple, but I need help........ Hammer organization

    Yup, me too. have maybe 5 or 6 that get regular use. But somehow tools accumulate. These are the ones packed away in a tool box (A few non-hammers made their way into this old photo):
  5. mickeyf

    Practical VFD use for VFD newbies

    Thanks for all the input so far everyone. I see that for low cost units, Vevor is not much different in price than Ali Express (maybe even cheaper given the free shipping), has a 30 day free return and 12 month warranty, and also does have downloadable manuals. The manuals don't do the greatest...
  6. mickeyf

    Schematics and Circuit Board layout with Fusion 360

    This is the update post I've been hoping to see one of these days before disrupting my other actual and intended projects with this one.... But "E117-01 Schematic" is the one the pins need to match, yes? And there are only 15 pins that matter?
  7. mickeyf

    CA-BC metalsrus ?

    Anyone used these guys? Any comments, thoughts? Apparently they cut to any length, no cut charge?
  8. mickeyf

    Practical VFD use for VFD newbies

    I understand the theory and basic electronics, but have never used or installed a VFD. Most of the info I can find about VFDs is from motor manufacturers and seems oriented towards industrial applications like conveyor belts, not hobbyist machine tools. So far, the advertisers on AliExpress...
  9. mickeyf

    Lathe and Mill on BC auction - at Uvic

    If you do not have an account here you can still browse to find these. Both have a "reserve price not met" so far - $1200 and $1500. The mill looks extremely nice and clean. https://www.bcauction.ca/
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