I have a very cheap ($170) "10 HP" Vevor VFD (probably made by Isacon) and the fan runs only at VFD power up and when driving a motor. I expected it to run all the time as this is a common complaint...
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I have a very cheap ($170) "10 HP" Vevor VFD (probably made by Isacon) and the fan runs only at VFD power up and when driving a motor. I expected it to run all the time as this is a common complaint...
I've considered this issue a quite a bit. The original SS guard will capture a LOT of dust with no DC on, because it captures dust at the front of the blade and leverages the blade itself as a fan. ...
Thanks for the research. I also measured the input and output amps but didn't note anything as I was just making sure I didn't see any crazy numbers. I need to clean up the wiring tomorrow (waiting...
Wow, that VFD is very conservatively rated at 3 HP. And the price is good for a top tier brand. Thanks for the suggestion.
Yes, good information in this thread. Thanks all who responded.
I was looking at the ATO unit. I'm not familiar with this brand. However, their manuals are outstanding and they appear to have an advanced feature set similar to premium brands.
I calculated...
Jared, are you sure that's output amps...and not input?
I continue to be confused by VFD derating advice. I understand the requirement to derate a VFD designed for 3 phase input but connected to single phase power. I understand derating for certain...
Thank you Jim,
You could be correct about marketing, but both units are listed under their "professional" systems. Maybe the description "High Vacuum" is a bit confusing. But, in essence, this...
The dust collection topic is hard to discuss. There's a lot of variables and the "correct" answer is dependent on the installed duct work and machines. It's a chicken and egg problem...you don't...
Steve, I agree with your points and that's part of my concern.
I'm currently using the original SS overarm and it works pretty well with most simple cuts. If I remove the hose from the back of...
I have a SS ICS and am always in the market for better dust collection. I've toyed with making my own but recently saw a video of someone using the Harvey S-12, linked below. It looks to be better...
I recently bought this machine and it appears the fence does ride on the table. Maybe this is common. I haven't owned a 16" jointer before. You can tilt the fence back (so it's off the table) and...
I have 3 shopvac "professional" vacs (model 5872510) with HEPA filters that are very small and rated at 200 CFM (with a normal filter). I also have a CT36. The shopvacs cost just over $125 each and...
Wow, I didn't realize this was such a problem with non-kiln dried lumber. I was just about ready to purchase a couple thousand feet of lumber direct from the sawmill for $1 / bf (mostly white oak). ...
I've been looking at this system for a while and was ready to pull the trigger until I ran across this thread. The customer support issue is really scary. I'm always willing to pay a premium (e.g,...
Guys,
Letting in the beam to the post has some issues. Each i-joist is toe nailed (with a nail gun) to the beam in several place. The process of removing these nails from the joist may do more...
Thank you for the comment. However, I didn't expect that small scab to be permanent. Once we established a line around all posts using a transit level, we nailed on a scab so we could sit the 2 x...
Based on the feedback, it's appears some type of scab/support will work. Currently, I have a 2 x 6 temporarily scabbed to the bottom of one of the double 2 x 12's, as shown below. I'd like...
Thanks Bill and Robert. Some more details.
All the girders are bolted to the posts with scabs under. Every rafter has Simpson brackets to every girder (four per rafter since the girders...
[QUOTE=Bill Dufour;2722043]I also do not like the connection of the joists to the beam. It looks like they are just toe-nailed? Will there be a rim joist and blocking to prevent rollover? cutting...
A little more info. I'm following a barn plan provided by the state of TN. I checked the snow loads and the plan is compatible with where I live.
The plan calls for a "scab" to be placed under...
I'm building a raised center isle pole barn (see last pic below). The beam holding the loft floor is bolted to the center posts. Normally, I would prefer to "let in" this beam but didn't want to...
Sure. For me though, none of my Festools have exceeded my expectations. That's because my expectations were high...to go along with the price I paid.
That said, some Festools have not...
I have a lot of tools. My career was in new product innovation, so I'm always curious about new tools. I thought I'd start a thread about tools that were better than expected.
1. Ryobi cordless...