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  1. trlvn

    1 1/2 - 8 TPI jacobs chuck

    From Jacobs 1947 catalog: Craig
  2. trlvn

    Atlas 618 electronic lead screw

    This style: Very handy for inside measurements. Can also do hole-to-hole measurements (within range). Craig
  3. trlvn

    WTH - Got these inserts on Ali

    @gerritv has been preaching about these for the last couple of years (at least). The DotStripe store, it appears, sells major brand name inserts for next to nothing. They obfuscate the manufacturer names a little but it is easy to decipher. Maybe these are production overruns? Maybe these...
  4. trlvn

    Tools of the Trades, Oct 6, 2024, Pickering Ontario

    Always tempting but I don't think I can make it this time. Craig
  5. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    I can't find an emoji for 'taking a bow'? Craig (I enjoyed Heinlein's writing years ago but I think grok has passed into the general lexicon now. Right?)
  6. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    Nope, it switches power too. The scheme is explained in the last section of this video: You need to watch the whole video though. BTW, his 5 conductor/3 conductor wiring schemes are specific to a certain style of rotary drum switch operating a 240 V single phase motor. The approach would...
  7. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    Thanks for reminding me. The video I watched showed two wiring schemes. One with 5 conductors and the other with just 3. I can follow the 5 conductor scheme but the 3 conductor arrangement seems like magic. It is kind of tagged on at the end of the video. He draws the current path for...
  8. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    Normally I'd agree about bigger being better but in this case the maximum diameter is also a concern. It would be difficult to modify the drum switch but I'd have to replace the motor junction box. There is no space to enlarge the entrance for the cable. I don't want to get into trying to...
  9. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    Thank you for checking. What kind of diameter is the overall cable? Craig
  10. trlvn

    CA-ON Multi-conductor wire

    I have basing my plan off the second video you linked to. (A screen capture is printed out and sitting beside me!) I can follow the 5 conductor scheme but I didn't understand the 3 conductor version. I'll go back and view that section again. Craig
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