Today I acquired...........

[Wozzaaah]

.... a set of huge, extremely heavy wooden-framed patio doors and windows for free!
Good old FB marketplace. I'm planning on stripping them down and separating the glass panels to use in a lean-to greenhouse.
The wood will keep us warm next winter.

 

[m_c]

CNWeiken 2.2KW Boost VFD, which I ordered a few weeks ago to test a machine, to see if converting it to pure 240V would be possible.
I have however since agreed to sell the machine as is, so this is now currently surplus :-/

 

[123hotchef]

A nice magnetic chuck

 

[nickk]

A larger replacement for my expired hilti,used for core drilling on an sds drive.

 

[northwest]

protect them when it was outside under the tarp

I will leave the grease for now as it is still outside under a tarp

 

[123hotchef]

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CNWeiken 2.2KW Boost VFD, which I ordered a few weeks ago to test a machine, to see if converting it to pure 240V would be possible.
I have however since agreed to sell the machine as is, so this is now currently surplus :-/

What does it do exactly do I need it

 

[m_c]

What does it do exactly do I need it

Gives you 380V 3 phase from 240V single phase.
I was going to use it to see if I could use it to supply the 415 -> 110V 3 phase transformer in my old CNC lathe, that is used to provide 110V 3 phase for the tool turret, as that was the main stumbling block preventing me from converting it to full single phase.

 

[123hotchef]

Gives you 380V 3 phase from 240V single phase.
I was going to use it to see if I could use it to supply the 415 -> 110V 3 phase transformer in my old CNC lathe, that is used to provide 110V 3 phase for the tool turret, as that was the main stumbling block preventing me from converting it to full single phase.

I see. That would be perfect for when I change the lathe motor over from single phase to 3 phase with a vfd for varible.speed i think

 

[Blobber]

90kgs of home growed porky goodness, just waiting on the 4 loins of bacon and 4 legs for gammon

 

[brewdexta]

I bought a trolley for the new jet wash. I was going to make one but I've too much other stuff going on. Its british made so not made out of old curtain poles with wafer thin tubing. Its pretty chunky and the hose reel will bolt to the upper cross member.

All the accessories will hang up in the barn, I can't see the point of hanging stuff from the trolley. They invariably fall off as your dragging it over the cobbles or up steps.

 

[selectedgrub]

90kgs of home growed porky goodness, just waiting on the 4 loins of bacon and 4 legs for gammon
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And just enough room left over for victim 6

 

[slim_boy_fat]

90kgs of home growed porky goodness, just waiting on the 4 loins of bacon and 4 legs for gammon

Mhhhh, that'll keep you going for a while . Some tasty-sounding fillings in them thar sausages.

 

[m_c]

I see. That would be perfect for when I change the lathe motor over from single phase to 3 phase with a vfd for varible.speed i think

Most 3 phase motors will run on 240V 3 phase, so you only need a normal 240V VFD.
Boost / step-up VFDS are for when 380V 3 phase is the only/easier option.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Most 3 phase motors will run on 240V 3 phase, so you only need a normal 240V VFD.
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When I converted several three phase motors to run on 240V 3-phase, I also had to change the starter relay switches to 240V so they would work with the inverters.

 

[Rannsachair]

I got a free prize pack from BMW Motor Works for getting a photo of my 1972 R75 in their next years calendar

 

[25.4_mechanic]

The scrap dealer of my choice, who normally doesn't get round material in very often, seems to have been sensitised by now to the fact that I am now the proud owner of a Myford ML7 and had set aside some steel, stainless steel and aluminium for me, which I think is pretty awesome:

The adjustable spanner, which I thought was so special, but which - as it turned out here - it wasn't, has gone through its rust removal. This time with citric acid in a hot ultrasonic bath (what looks like rust now is because I had dirty fingers while oiling it, of course ).
He even has a name on it:

With this great name it shares the origin with the famous UWG_I and UWG_II which were also made by Hommel:

This adjustable spanner is now a member of the family.
(Actually, it's amazing that we have so many of them in top quality, because we never really use them.
We prefer to work with the matching spanners ... ):

Have a nice weekend everybody

Carsten

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[dan.taylor.1]

A larger replacement for my expired hilti,used for core drilling on an sds drive.View attachment 320951

What cores do you use, could do with getting some

 

[Pete.]

What cores do you use, could do with getting some

I would have gladly igven away all the gear I was using the last 2 weeks to get out of doing the job

18no 102mm diameter holes 8 metres deep with maximum of 100mm deviation from straight over 8 metres. Cow of a job.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

one happy TYA.

Got back from the frozen North today. Well above the M4.

In the snow, how many folks were still driving with no lights on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any way, I got home to find a bundle of parcils waiting for me.

The smaller ones came from Israil and was posted Wednesday moring and arrived today(UPS)

Yes, I have no idea why as well.

But the contents look unused.

Nice, Bren Gun Service kit screwdriver, WD stamp and a date of 1938. It does need some work on the tip.

Yes another Mini Davy lamp.

Did you know, Everready made other things than torches etc. They made Razors.




The Bakealite case was jammed, but sitting it in luke war water had it opened.

Box No2.

Not posted, but dropped off.

In a poor state, pitted, seized and missing the felt/leather pads on the base.
Plus a hint of a stress carck on LHS leg.

Finaly.

From a friend in Guzz.

A tin, a tin of fun.
Or as his note said.
A tin of fun to ensure you end up with no eyebrows.

How right he was.

Bar Streward.


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[Arc Tourist]

.................................................... From a friend in Guzz.


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A good friend indeed, nice Optimus camp stove.