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variable speed head
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VFD's and expectations of them
I see a lot of questions about VFD's and some statements of personal expectations of them. I want to put this out there to set reasonable expectations for VFD's. What not to expect and frankly their shortcomings. Hope you find it informational. VFD's are actually a new spin on an old...- Keith Foor
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- lathe mill variable speed head vfd
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- Forum: ALL ABOUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES
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Options On Purchasing New Mill
Finally saved enough money (maybe) to purchase a new milling machine - I now have a 3 in 1 machine and the lathe is fine but when milling, the quill extension causes deflection. Now for the 64 dollar question. I am looking at a Grizzly 0796 or a Grizzly 0678 - I have limited space in my shop...- Pmedic828
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- grizzly milling machines step pulley variable speed head
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- Forum: A BEGINNER'S FORUM (Learn How To Machine Here!)
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Bridgeport Clone, Vari-speed Head Woe
Today, while continuing the setup and contemplating the CNC conversion of my new mill, I decided to check the full range of all the axises. X 29.75", Y 12.25"... Then I turned the stop all the way south on the Z, pulled the quill lever, smooth all the way down Just about 5.25" of travel. Then I...- Eddyde
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- bridgeport variable speed head
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- Forum: BRIDGEPORT MACHINES INC. & B'PORT CLONES