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    Shop Question for the basement shop guys

    I went for an MRI a couple of months ago. One of the trick questions was if I ever had a metal fragment in my eye, something to consider
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    Calgary & area meet up Spring 2024.

    forgive me for being obtuse, where is the location ?
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    Calgary & area meet up Spring 2024.

    So, do we have a date and time ?
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    Shop CWs parting tool

    I'll bet you could cut a slot on the shaft with that as well. I like it
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    Supplies Dykem blue

    I've been using the Blondiehacks thing, an over sized felt pen, works well. Cheap like borsht at the dollar store.
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    Fusion 360 getting started session December 2023

    I'm interested in coming, can I get a heads up ?
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    Mill wiring question

    The final solution, really not very complicated, not sure if it meets code though. LOL I re connected the original 220 v intended for my lathe and then ran a 110 outlet to feed the lathe from one phase. The circuit is connected to a double pole 20 amp breaker, so both outlets should be...
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    Mill wiring question

    I'm tending to agree, I originally ran a 220 volt line for my lathe, but ended up running it on 110, so the line in place, just some rewiring there. I've changed 220 motors to 110 before and thought it would just be another simple change of a couple of wires. Thanks for your help
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    Mill wiring question

    Here are some pic, I've changed the wiring to the 110 v configuration here, but I'm thinking there might be some component replacement involved, specifically the 220/24 v transformer. Thinking it might just be easier to run a 220 v line when it comes down to it. Of course the Chenglish...
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    Mill wiring question

    So, the mill I bought is a King model 31, which I also see described as a PDM 30. As it came, it's set up to run on 220 v, but the manual apparently allows for conversion to 110v and there are instructions in the motor junction box, which I have followed. It ain't working. Am I missing something ?
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