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    Inquiring about rotary phase converters and VFDs.

    I use both a VFD and an RPC and the reason is I ended up with machines of different voltages and the cost of converting them to 240V was much higher then the cost of an RPC. I bought the VFD first and then added the RPC. I went the cheapest route at the time. In hind sight for my setup I should...
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    Inquiring about rotary phase converters and VFDs.

    If you use your VFD for multiple motors do you tune it each time to match the motor?
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    Crescent tools also break

    I have never seen this happen. I have 8 and 12 Klein's that are close to 45 years old that seen daily use for the first 25 years and occasional use since then. They have lots of scars but the scroll and jaws are as good a new. That must have seen a lot of use or abuse.
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    Electric panel questions.

    May as well throw my two cents in here. I agree with the others about the push-in connections on the back and don't use them. I have used both methods and I think it is more important to ensure that the connection is tight. Using to second connection point on the plug allows you to visually...
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    Milling Machine DRO

    Absolutely
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    Milling Machine DRO

    Free always taste the best!
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    VFD fundamentals

    Thanks Craig, yes it is for the RPC the VFD is used for the coolant pump and trace r attachment on my lathe.
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    AXA Tool Holder(s)

    Sort of like watching a power hacksaw. I drag mine out every now and then just to watch it work. LOL
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    VFD fundamentals

    Looks good, here is a shot of mine. I should put some sort of screen over my holes. I have one in the top left and one under the capacitors on the lower right.
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    VFD fundamentals

    Sorry I have been pretty busy the last couple of days. Looking at your cabinet I don't see any vents for air circulation and the door looks like it is sealed so that is not going to help. The VFD has a fan on it and all you might need to do it to drill in a couple of holes. I have a vent on the...
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