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    A productive day for me!!!

    I resolved many issues that have plagued me for years.

    1. My BS is cutting great in all aspects. Yay!!! It's also now wired for 220V.

    2. My table/routing center is now powered from the ceiling with a very cool swivel arm I've had in mind for 3 years.

    3. Some other misc items. And other stuff I can't remember at the moment.

    4. I cut the kerf in my new ZCI's that I CNC'd the other night.

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    Thanx,

    shotgunn

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    More is DEFINITELY more!!!

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    I also put in another shop light that I found in my attic. I put it over my BS as there was inadequate in that area.
    Thanx,

    shotgunn

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    More is DEFINITELY more!!!

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    That swivel arm is very cool. Thanks for posting!
    -Brian

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    Hi Michael, very ingenious, however that boom for the cab tire cord isn't safe, nor would it meet local codes.

    The cord doesn't appear to have

    - strain relief

    - adequate protection from sharp edges of the EMT

    - grounding of the EMT

    I would suggest tie wrapping it to the boom, and providing a strain relief cord grip such as a Kellems or equivalent on the end of the boom arm.

    Regards, Rod.

    http://ecatalog.hubbell-wiring.com/p.../t.pdf&Page=59

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    I agree with Rod. My first thought when I saw your photos was that every time the boom even wiggles a bit, it is going to cause the cable to wear against the EMT.

    And I too would recommend attaching it externally to the boom.
    "I've cut the dang thing three times and it's STILL too darn short"
    Name withheld to protect the guilty

    Stew Hagerty

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rod Sheridan View Post
    Hi Michael, very ingenious, however that boom for the cab tire cord isn't safe, nor would it meet local codes.

    The cord doesn't appear to have

    - strain relief

    - adequate protection from sharp edges of the EMT

    - grounding of the EMT

    I would suggest tie wrapping it to the boom, and providing a strain relief cord grip such as a Kellems or equivalent on the end of the boom arm.

    Regards, Rod.

    http://ecatalog.hubbell-wiring.com/p.../t.pdf&Page=59
    There is no strain on the cord. The entire unit itself is essentially a strain relief. I de-burred the edges of the conduit.

    As for grounding, I'll do that today if it have the time. I also have to patch up the drywall.

    Than for the tips!!! Safety first!
    Thanx,

    shotgunn

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    More is DEFINITELY more!!!

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