Recent content by John T

If it's not completely broken in 2 pieces, I'd Vee it out a bit / put a chain or come-along on it and close up the gap and tack weld it back into position first... THEN take it apart and put it on the bench and fully weld the crack/grind it flush/then fish plate it and weld it up better than...

I picked up this Tormek 2000 machine yesterday looking forward to learning how to sharpen up some long overdue kitchen knives and everything else. It came with a bunch of accessories and a book so I need to read up. Of course first hand knowledge tips are welcome. It came with: WM-200 Pro...

I agree with full (or close to) However how full is full? you are never going to get it up to the fuel cap.... So condensation on the fuel cap is most likely unavoidable. Use a fuel additive.. On a side note, I have a couple motorcycles I haven't started in a couple years... I keep the...

Sold it today on Craigslist. $300.00 I probably could have got more but I paid $125.00 So I'm happy with a quick $175.00 .... I don't want to be greedy... :ROFLMAO::LOL:

2 tons. "They forgot they told us what this old land was for. Grow two tons the acre, boy, between the stones" -Jethro Tull Farm on the Freeway....

I'm workin on it.... :devilish:

Thanks, that makes sense.

Actually I just asked him again and he said HIS faceplate says HP range 1hp-3hp and his lathe is 1/2hp He also said his converter does not run on a motor ... it "fakes the 3rd leg" it's called a 'Phase-A-Matic' brand.

Too Late. I got a hair trigger.... 🔫

What would explain why he can't start a 1HP lathe before turning on a 3HP Bridgeport mill? seems odd. thats why he was assuming there was a 'minimum' HP ...... just like the Maximum HP (5 HP)

Too bad you are 1000 miles away.... I'd hook you up.

I'm not sure about any of this... I am pretty much ignorant to anything 3PH But I happened to be talking to a friend of mine ... to quiz him on value of this one... and he asked about min HP Then told me about HIS converter and how it won't start unless he has over 3HP draw.

Did you happen to read what the Minimum starting HP was? My buddy has a one similar (different brand) and it's 3hp min / 5hp max It will not start his lathe unless he turns on his Bridgeport....

Wondering more if this is a desirable unit.... and is it a good option for someone looking for 3 ph power ...... Running with scissors had a thread and lots of options were talked about... any opinions on this unit?

from the ad....