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Is it possible to just add speedo control (like possibly a dimmer control switch) to a (bench type) 120V milling machine, or does one need to purchase a 120V to 120V VFD? Any help explaining what an actual VFD does other changing single phase to 3 phase. Is there such a thing as a single...

Good day to all I have just come across a web site that has a deceased machinist hoard. Look at the following youtube video and you will find everything you could possibly need in the way of machining. It is an online auction out of Michigan ( I believe), with shipping made possible on most...

I guess I should be a little clearer. I'm looking for someone to help me wire a small stepper to an Arduino board. What ever I try it doesn't seem to work. not sure if I've blown something, wrong software. Is anybody running an Arduino that I can come over to see what your looks like. Please...

Hi All , Finely things are getting caught up on the home front and I can get back to the hobby thing. Is there anybody that can stop by my place and help with setting up and giving me a quick tour on Mach3. A while back I tried and couldn't get anything to happen with the little motors I have...

Hi All, Does anybody run Mach3 software on a windows 10 system? What about Mach4....is anybody using it? Much difference? I'm definitely a beginner at this but I'm more than willing to learn..... Thanks Brian

Hi All, Another small milling machine has been found on the Canadian Government Surplus web site https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?x=1&snc=wfsav&vndsld=0&sc=ach-shop again there is a hitch....... This is in Sidney, BC. Excellent deal if someone has a relative out there that could hang onto it...

Hi There, Just noticed this grinder machine on the Canadian Government Surplus. Yea I know its in Victoria B.C., but if someone is looking for one then the price is right on this. Just thought I mention it. Cheers Brian

Hi Again, Found a medium sized lathe up for auction and it located in Suffield Alberta (Near Lethbridge). It's at the military base. The link is: https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm?snc=wfsav&sc=enc-bid&scn=206459&lcn=352230&lct=L&srchtype=&lci=&str=1&ltnf=1&frmsr=1&sf=ferm-clos IF thats not...

Hey if anyone interested there is a mill / drill bench milling machine up for auction on the Alberta Surplus website. http://surplus.gov.ab.ca/OnlineAuctions.aspx Looks almost new, and the current bid is only $500.00 I'm sure it's worth at least double that. If you have troubles just let...

Hi There, Can anyone recommend someone to do some gun blueing . Working on a 9 Cylinder radial engine (Lee Hodgson's version), and need to get the cylinders done. Apparently there are two different ways to have it done. Anyone kow anything about blueing? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Brian