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Hello, I inherited an old badly cared for power feed. I think it came with the mill new (1987 serial n.). Tried the 220 just to see if things went poof....they did. Took front the cover plate(high/low plate) and what a disaster...totally oxidized. I have pics if you have a strong stomach. Took...

Hello Again, I have an "Optimum 8" x 15" " lathe. Sweet running little lathe but with glitches everywhere. I recently noticed some chattering when making small material removal...chattering of a different nature than typical lack of lube or wrong speed, etc. I took the tool holder compound off...

Greetings to All, My question is a straight one so please be direct. My new Bridgeport J mill (actually an old machine) has a 2 hp w/3 phase. I have no 3ph in my new shop & I want to skirt around the costs of a rotary converter. Can I use a good VFD w/230vac input for my 2hp/3ph mill motor ? The...