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EdJonesJeeper said:
^Are those doors bullet proof!?
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Nope! But they are damn heavy to put on and off, or repair for that matter. Just standard custom cab style engineering.
 
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Boat seats should NEVER be built with non encapsulated plywood !
 
aint that one a them car-B-Que things I keep hearing about on the belt line ?
 
getting hot in here, is the AC on ?
 
tknopp said:
3 phase power in the shop now. Yeah baby.
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Nice. Mine is also an American Rotary and I haven't had a single hiccup from it. I just wish it would magically cut on when I need it and cut off when I'm done so that I don't leave it on for 3 days while I'm not in the shop :shaking:
 
jeepinmatt said:
I just wish it would magically cut on when I need it and cut off when I'm done so that I don't leave it on for 3 days while I'm not in the shop :shaking:
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You just need a three-phase light bulb to serve as an indicator/annuciator. I think they have them at Home Depot. :flipoff2: Just ask a guy in an orange vest. Report back with your findings.
 
GotWood said:
What is this/how much is this /is this complicated?
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It is a rotary phase converter. Basically a motor that runs off of a single phase and produces 3 phase power. The bigger the system the higher the price. Mine is a 5hp system to drive my milling machine. If you are good with electrical it is not too hard to wire up.
 
Falko said:
Where is there an EX1100 parts rig in NC?

Also, what do you know about premature arm tip bushing wear on 20-35 metric ton machines?
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Parts machine is in Rocky mount where they have 2 running machines . 1 ex1100 and 1 ex1200. I had a pump go out on this beauty yesterday. So I'm going full blast to get it back up. Not sure what your dealing with, what type of machine?
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GotWood said:
OK, I have access to a nice air compressor but it has a3 phase motor. What is this/how much is this /is this complicated?
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Like tknopp said, it takes regular single phase power and turns it in to 3 phase power. An air compressor has a very high starting load, so you would need a phase converter that is rated at twice the HP of the compressor. For example, I have a 10hp compressor, and a 20hp phase converter.
 
jeepinmatt said:
Like tknopp said, it takes regular single phase power and turns it in to 3 phase power. An air compressor has a very high starting load, so you would need a phase converter that is rated at twice the HP of the compressor. For example, I have a 10hp compressor, and a 20hp phase converter.
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I bet that was a pricey converter! :eek: If you're feeling frisky, you can build your own pretty easily and come out a lot cheaper. The convenience of having a package is nice, but I can probably find a surplus 20hp motor for a fraction of what that converter cost new. Not that I think you bought it new. ;)
 
Seems to me it's just be easier/cheaper to buy a better single phase compressor.
 
catfishblues said:
I bet that was a pricey converter! :eek: If you're feeling frisky, you can build your own pretty easily and come out a lot cheaper. The convenience of having a package is nice, but I can probably find a surplus 20hp motor for a fraction of what that converter cost new. Not that I think you bought it new. ;)
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:D Did I mention it's a Heavy Duty CNC rated with soft start? I can't remember the last time I bought something for the shop that was new. My friend Craig has a really nice list.

RatLabGuy said:
Seems to me it's just be easier/cheaper to buy a better single phase compressor.
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I considered that for mine, but the biggest common size in single phase is a 5hp (7.5hp do exist, but are much less common and more expensive), and I know the history of mine. Also, guys like @tknopp and I have other equipment that is 3 phase, so it makes sense to have 3 phase available.
 
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