inverter

I got a Bridgeport mill that needs 3 phase power. I only have 1 phase so I got a phase a matic inverter. I got it wired up and it just clicks and hums. After some troubleshooting I’ve come to the conclusion that there is a bad part in the inverter itself. Problem is I have no idea what this part...

I am into vintage machinery, but want to convert several of my machines so that I can use a vfd to control speed and torque. I have been very fortunate in finding unusually great deals on both inverter duty and vector duty motors. For example, today an ebay seller accepted my $40 offer (with...