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  1. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    That's what I did , not because of the UL or CSA rating on the VFD but because it seemed easier and I know when things are disconnected . My VFD's are 240 volt so I've used twist lock plugs on the 3 of them .
  2. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    I got my arbour finished and balanced the wheel , a couple of YouTube videos show similar hubs and they tighten down the weights to balance the wheel . Next project will be to partially disassemble the grinder table and apron to remove the grease in the lines and on the bearing surfaces and get...
  3. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    Yes thanks , I couldn't understand why they greased it . The only wheel hub I have has the 3 small weights in it and one of them was loose so was just floating around between the other 2 that were tightened down , that could have been a disaster waiting to happen . Bill
  4. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    Yes Looking good , I've been following along on your build . I have a " Freeport " 6" X 12" , it looks very similar to yours however I guess they all get copied to some degree . I've had mine running very s!owly just to check out the VFD and direction . I see you have a one shot lube oiler...
  5. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    Almost done, the control wires work, just need to add switches and a few cover plates. Are we making sparks yet ?
  6. Payner

    Machine B&S Challenger Surface Grinder - dust collector hookup

    Hi . Just a thought , would it be possible to raise the junction box up a bit of move it to the back of the base so you don't have to replace the armoured cable ?
  7. Payner

    Looking for 1J Bridgeport mill parts - especially motor step pulley

    . That's a step head ? Bill
  8. Payner

    For sale Craftex B2227L Lathe PRICE DROP

    This was owned by relative of a friend, he has had to downsize and move into a retirement home . I bought this as they had to be out of the home quickly . I have cleaned the lathe up mainly dried cutting oil and grime . The lathe is about 12 years and hasn't been used in a couple of years so...
  9. Payner

    Wanted mini shaper

    The " Home Shop Machinist " has a discussion on their forum page about adding a front support to a 7a table . bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forum/general/71318-adding-front-table-support-to-an-atlas-shaper There is the link to it . Bill
  10. Payner

    Ontario member sound off

    Oh yes there is a new development with 2,400 homes in it and that is only 1 of about 3 developments . That is two thousand four hundred homes .
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