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    Thanks anyway Bob.

    Thanks anyway Bob.
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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.

    PS is a run-of-the-mill sparky going to know about these things or do I...
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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!

    I will remove the switch as suggested. As to re-setting the parameters...
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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.

    My wiring is...
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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...
  6. 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...
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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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    Thanks Sturdee, willco.

    Thanks Sturdee, willco.
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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!
    Pewter itself is quite a soft metal but if you try to take...
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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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    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...
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