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6th June 2018, 05:22 PM
Thread: Problems with vfd
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Thanks anyway Bob.
Thanks anyway Bob.
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6th June 2018, 03:27 PM
Thread: Problems with vfd
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Hey Bob, here's a shot inside the connection...
Hey Bob, here's a shot inside the connection box.436721
Which part/s of the manual do you need? Thanks for all your help.
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5th June 2018, 04:09 PM
Thread: Problems with vfd
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OK Bob, I accept what you are saying. Bear in...
OK Bob, I accept what you are saying. Bear in mind that it is very difficult to check the manual before you buy the thing!
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5th June 2018, 10:58 AM
Thread: Problems with vfd
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VFD problems revisited
Alright guys, thanks to all of you for offering your expertise.
The VFD is an ISACON unit rated 2.2kw436654 see label. According to the advertising blurb it is good for up to 3hp.
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4th June 2018, 02:25 PM
Thread: Problems with vfd
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Problems with vfd
Hi folks, I have just acquired a new (old) 3hp 3ph lathe. As I only have single phase to the property I elected to go the VFD route for the lathe. I have wired up the VFD as per instructiions, the...
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10th September 2017, 07:25 PM
Thread: G'day all!
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G'day all!
Name: Chris
Callsign: Tern-About
Age: 71 (today!)
Area: Southern Illawarra NSW
Expertise: None!
Jack of all -. Done most everything, Linesman, Contract Postie, Chook Farmer, Chief Ground School... -
20th August 2017, 01:23 AM
Thread: Turning with Pewter
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Nice article, just read it. Personally I am not...
Nice article, just read it. Personally I am not keen on casting into a mould and then glueing the pewter to the workpiece. I prefer to turn a groove into the edge of the bowl (for example) including...
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20th August 2017, 01:04 AM
Thread: Turning with Pewter
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Thanks Sturdee, willco.
Thanks Sturdee, willco.
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18th August 2017, 11:54 PM
Thread: Turning with Pewter
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SkewChiDamn!! re pewter
Mate, thanks for the compliment. Pewter itself turns quite easily as long as you take it slow and use a scraper with a negative angle!
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18th August 2017, 11:38 PM
Thread: Turning with Pewter
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PensNmore re Pewter
Mate, I gave up very early on trying to find it in any shops. My son had some at his factory (he is a laser engraver and does labels for a big wine company - hence pewter!) and it didn't turn out too...
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17th August 2017, 11:51 PM
Thread: Turning with Pewter
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Turning with Pewter
Hey there, I am new to this forum. I did some turning at school (55 years ago!) and then last year I bought an old lathe from Gumtree. I am now on my third lathe (all from Gumtree) and the latest...