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Hi all, I’m sure that loads of you guys must have converted your Fobco stars to 3 phase, in which case there must be a glut of single phase motors knocking around unused. Well that’s what I’m after.. If anyone could help and save me the expense of buying a new one I’d be very grateful. thanks John

Hi All, Before I purchase an align 500 p 110 volt x axis power feed, I want to determine if there is a 110 volt supply anywhere to be had on my mill. It is a Chester 626 with a factory fitted 3 phase motor and built in inverter. Any help would be appreciated Thanks John

Hi all, I am fabricating a crankshaft to the plans below. I have made the main piece, have nearly finished the rear piece and the crank pin hopefully won’t be far behind. My query is about assembling the crankshaft and making sure that I get it alined properly. I assume that I will need to...

Hi all, My plans require a locknut 1/4 x 40 tpi, thought it would be straight forward to get on line and order a few, but although it would be possible to buy a tap and make a nut, nobody seems to sell this size, at least not on-line. In fact when I look through my Zeus book, I can’t find...

Hi If I didn't know better I would be sure I have bearing problems.. It seems better when the lathe has warmed up, but can still misbehave even then. Can any one identify the cause? When I disengage the clutch the motor spins quite happily, it can only be the bearings surely! But they are all...