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    Thanks again for all the advice. I just got...

    Thanks again for all the advice.

    I just got off the phone with the building inspector for the city. Now I'm more confused :o They are currently going with NEC 2003, and he said that I only...
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    Thanks for all the replies! Here's my plan: ...

    Thanks for all the replies!

    Here's my plan:

    Run (2) 6AWG hots from the breaker in the garage panel to the hot buses in the shop panel. Run 8AWG from the ground bar in the shop panel to the...
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    From my understanding, according to 250.32(B),...

    From my understanding, according to 250.32(B), any feeder running to a separate building or structure is required to have a grounding electrode system just like a service.

    It may require a...
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    Dave, Thanks for the info! So, 2 hots to the...

    Dave,

    Thanks for the info! So, 2 hots to the 60 amp breakers in each box, ground wire from ground bar in shop panel to ground rod, and 6AWG neutral from shop panel to garage panel.

    Is there a...
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    Did I run too many wires?

    I'm running 60 amps to a new building to be my shop. I ran 3 6AWG in conduit and am using 8AWG to the ground rod outside the building.

    Did I run to many wires? I noticed my 220v tablesaw and...
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    My wife's family lives in Tryon, NC. Believe me,...

    My wife's family lives in Tryon, NC. Believe me, depending on where you go, there's still plenty of winter weather to be had. Although probably not absolutely necessary, A/C would be a nice thing...
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    Thanks for the replies! Erik, My TS, DC and...

    Thanks for the replies!

    Erik,

    My TS, DC and planer all run on dedicated 20 amp circuits. Using two of those at a time is 40 amps, not including lights or a window unit. I know they don't pull...
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    Thanks guys! I'll confirm the wire size from...

    Thanks guys! I'll confirm the wire size from house to garage and go from there.

    Assuming I can do a 60 amp circuit, can someone remind me of my wire options going from garage to shop? I'm planning...
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    Wire sizing

    I have a subpanel in my garage that is on a 50 amp circuit in the house. I will be running a new line from the garage panel to a building in the back to be a new shop (75 feet from garage panel to...
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    Aleks, I never intended to build an extension...

    Aleks,

    I never intended to build an extension cord from Romex. There are many sources for flexible 6/3 and 8/3 power cords that would be more managable.

    Thanks to all who have replied. I...
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    Ron, the fact that other people are offering me...

    Ron, the fact that other people are offering me non-conforming solutions does not mean that I am actively seeking them. You're responses help me by adding to my knowledge on the subject, whether I...
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    Sounds like the water may be getting a bit murky...

    Sounds like the water may be getting a bit murky with respect to code (not that I would know).

    Can you power multiple devices via extension cord, if that cord provides all the power to a...
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    Maybe something like this? ...

    Maybe something like this?

    http://www.molex.com/woodhead/products/datasheet.jsp?part=active/1301430276_WIRING_DEVICES.xml&channel=Products&Lang=en-US
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    Anthony, Thanks for the reply. I'm planning...

    Anthony,

    Thanks for the reply. I'm planning on 8g romex in the garage and shop, and an 8 gauge welding extension cord between buildings.

    I was also thinking that the extension cord could be...
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    How to power a new shop

    I've decided to use our 11 x 15 building in the backyard as my shop. Pier and beam, bare studs and no electricity.

    I need to get electricity to the building. I have a breaker box in the garage...
  16. I have one that I need to post to the...

    I have one that I need to post to the classifieds. I'm cleaning out the garage and making room for other stuff. It's a cast aluminum impeller housing with a new leeson 3 hp motor and the cyclone...
  17. I put a Byrd head in my PM 15 a few months ago. ...

    I put a Byrd head in my PM 15 a few months ago. It was a pretty straightforward process, but now there is a very faint 'clicking' sound. When I turn it by hand, it makes a slight click every full...
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    Thanks everyone. Looks like pulleys it is...

    Thanks everyone. Looks like pulleys it is...
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    Speed control for 1.5 hp bandsaw

    Can anyone tell me if there is a speed control available for a 1.5 HP (115V) bandsaw, and if so, will it get me slow enough to cut metal? I'd like to avoid going the pulley route if possible...
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    Put the hose over the pipe on one side, then use...

    Put the hose over the pipe on one side, then use a screwdriver to pry the opposite side on. You'll probably need to stretch the wire inside the hose to make it fit, but you should get enough on to...
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    Can anyone tell me where exactly in my previous...

    Can anyone tell me where exactly in my previous post I expressed any doubt about the technical advice George offered? I agree 100% with his point regarding the grain orientation...
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    Was there a post deleted from this thread? ...

    Was there a post deleted from this thread?

    The way it currently reads, George, the OP didn't acknowledge his unending gratitute for your advice within 12 hours of receiving it, so you "assumed"...
  23. I used biscuits on one project, and that was...

    I used biscuits on one project, and that was enough for me. They are not precise enough to use for truly flush alignment, and just add an extra step.

    I use cauls to align glueups, and it works...
  24. Thread: 4" vs 6"

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    Joe, Do you have a window in your shop that...

    Joe,

    Do you have a window in your shop that can be opened? If so, you can open your window 8"-10" and cut a piece of mdf to fit the opening. Screw it to the window casing, cut a hole for the...
  25. Thread: 4" vs 6"

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    Victor makes a good point. You can't overcome...

    Victor makes a good point. You can't overcome the HP and fan size limitations of the unit with larger ducting, although 6" will provide an improvement over 4".

    The longest run I ever had was...
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