Phase Converters for CNC-Equipped Shops If you need 3-phase power for a CNC machine as well as other equipment, you should consider your phase converter choice carefully. The wrong setup could damage your equipment. July 9, 2007
Sizing a Phase Converter for the Load Advice on matching the capacity of a rotary phase converter to the demands of the equipment it serves. May 28, 2010
Choosing a Phase Converter Here's advice on choosing a phase converter to bump up two-phase power to supply three-phase motors, with some explanation of how those gizmos actually work. January 31, 2012
Three-phase electricity primer Pros and cons of three-phase electricity and static and rotary phase converters. November 21, 2000
Story of a Landlord-Tenant Dispute Confusion over three-phase power throughs a shop leasing agreement into chaos. Here are insights into the legal and practical issues involved. October 27, 2008
Shapers: Single-Phase Versus Three-Phase A discussion of what makes a three-phase shaper different from one with a single-phase motor, and whether the difference matters. January 23, 2012
Phase Converters and Variable Frequency Drives 50 hertz, 60 hertz ... single-phase, three-phase ... here's some info on the gizmos you need to run motors on a different kind of power. February 4, 2011
Rotary Phase Converters Some modern three-phase machinery requires high-quality power, which requires careful shopping when you're buying a phase converter. March 16, 2015
Phase Converters for a Small Shop Downsizing from a big-iron shop to a basement-based setup. Is it worth holding on to some three-phase machinery and installing a phase converter? April 27, 2011
How to Size a Phase Converter This discussion of phase converter sizing includes a brief, clear description of how phase converters work. April 21, 2011
Phase Converter for a 20-HP CNC Machine owners share experiences with finding ways to supply three-phase power in sufficient quantity and quality. June 17, 2010
Powering a Slider with a Rotary Phase Converter Assessing whether a phase converter has the capacity to power a piece of equipment, and avoiding damage to the electronic controls of the machine. March 27, 2012
Single Phase Wide-Belt Sanders Single-phase wide-belts top out at about 10 horsepower. Most woodworkers seem to prefer the beefier models that run on 3-phase power. September 7, 2006
Stepping Up Shop Voltage More powerful machinery may need higher-voltage power. There's more than one way to obtain that. August 22, 2007
3-phase to single phase Is it possible to convert 3-phase equipment to single-phase power? March 20, 2001
Three phase generator Running machinery off of a three-phase generator. September 2, 2002
Motor Change-Out for a Shaper Does it make more sense to change from a 3-phase to a 1-phase motor, or to invest in a rotary phase converter? Alternatives are pondered in this thread from the Solid Wood Machining forum. November 13, 2005
Three-Phase Power from a Generator Sawmill operators discuss the technical issues posed by running power-hungry three-phase electric equipment off a generator, as compared with the costs of getting utility power to the site. August 30, 2007
Electric vs gas mill Which is simpler and cheaper to run? (Sawing and Drying Forum) April 29, 2003
New shop specs and layout Electric power and other considerations for a new cabinet shop. April 24, 2002
Troubleshooting a New Slider After getting a variety of advice on finding the source of trouble, a woodworker finds out his new sliding table saw had a bad motor from the factory. September 3, 2014
Soft-Starting a Compressor A properly located buffer tank in the air line can keep a compressor from stalling or tripping the breaker on start-up. June 13, 2011
Shopping for a Panel Saw Advice on how to get your money's worth for a panel saw, and thoughts on choosing a slider or a track-guided circular saw instead. May 28, 2010
Down-Sizing the Motor on a Used Sander A shop owner can get a great deal on a used wide-belt, but he doesn't think his shop has the amps to run it. What are his options for matching his power to the machine? September 17, 2008
When an Equipment Auction Transaction Goes Bad It's "buyer beware" at an online equipment auction — and it can also be "seller beware." Here are tales of some lessons learned. March 22, 2013
Shopping for a Slider Comparing and contrasting two makes of sliding table saw, with comments about the fine points of user-friendliness. February 2, 2011
Capacitor Explodes on Bandsaw A long story about failure and repair of a capacitor (note: capacitors can kill you with live electricity even when the machine is turned off or unplugged). March 28, 2012
Modifying a Shaper to Run in Reverse A question about setting up a second-hand shaper leads to an informative discussion about the fine points of running machinery in both forward and reverse directions. September 18, 2014
Equipment Choices A closet contractor shopping for an edgebander, boring machine, and panel saw considers his machinery options, new versus used equipment, and whether to lease or buy. November 11, 2005
Building a Stroke Sander Craftsmen share tips about making and running this handy shop tool. October 2, 2005
Think before you take the CNC plunge WOODWEB technical advisor Brian Personett offers some food for thought to those thinking about purchasing CNC equipment. November 15, 2000
Affordable Sanding Options for the One-Man Shop In yet another take on a frequent forum topic, shop owners compare the pros and cons of drum sanders, wide-belt sanders, and stroke sanders.March 13, 2014
Does it Pay to Own an Edgebander? A good edgebander can really boost your productivity, but how much machine you need depends on how much volume you're doing. October 9, 2006
Modifying a Multi-Function Machine Is there a way to make the shaper on a combination woodworking machine spin fast enough to use router bits. January 27, 2007
Whether to Leave Equipment Running Here's a discussion of the cost, efficiency, and safety aspects of leaving equipment running for periods of time, versus shutting machinery down the moment it's not being actively used. September 15, 2011
Moulder Options for the Small Shop Pros discuss the cost-effectiveness and convenience of various moulders, singly or in combination. November 9, 2005
Complex Shapes on a Flat-Table CNC Router A discussion, with examples, about cutting complex art shapes, bas-relief, curved mouldings, et cetera, on a flat-table CNC. December 11, 2012
Choosing Sliding Table Saws and Panel Saws Pros discuss the choices in panel saws and sliding table saws, and offer advice on modifying equipment for better performance. November 10, 2006
Electric Sawmill Options Backyard sawmill operator who wants to operate quietly learns about electric chainsaw mills. September 17, 2008
Planer Selection, Maintenance, and Performance Better (and more expensive) equipment can provide better results, but setup and maintenance make a difference with high-end as well as low-end machinery. December 29, 2008
Figuring Out Woodshop Power Requirements Amps, volts, watts, horsepower, and all that jazz: here's an instructive thread on how to figure out if a building's power supply will support your plans for shop equipment. July 9, 2007
Tooling Up for High-Volume Crosscuts Jump saw, radial arm saw, miter saw — what kind of equipment would be cost-effective investment for work requiring thousands of cross-cuts on short pieces of solid lumber? April 27, 2011
Shopping for a CNC for the Small Shop CNC for the small shop has come a long way in recent years, as this conversation demonstrates. There are many excellent options on the market, and many factors to consider. January 3, 2012
Comparing Line Boring Machinery Cabinetmakers discuss how to shop for a solid, reliable line boring machine and how to get the best use out of it. January 2, 2012
Drawer Box Doweling Pros share tips for dowel construction of drawer boxes. May 10, 2005
Idle-Time Transformer Power Consumption A shop owner tries to decide whether there are significant power savings to be achieved by turning a transformer off at night and on weekends. December 29, 2008
Solar Power for a Wood Shop? Solar panels or a windmill can supplement your shop's electric usage, but you're not going to run big iron on it without the grid doing most of the work.. June 4, 2012
Expanding a Part-Time Screen-Door Business Here are some detailed tips on finances, sales, equipment, and job management for a woodworker who's looking to expand a small side business making screen doors into a full-time operation. October 19, 2011
Upgrading Shapers: One High-End Machine, or Several Cheaper Ones? Here's a long, detailed, and thoughtful thread with lots of first-hand stories, about the choice between using one top-end shaper for everything, or setting up four cheaper ones for dedicated tasks. June 22, 2012
208-Volt to 240-volt Machinery Conversion Woodshop owner moves from a shop with 240-volt power to a shop with 208-volt power, and has to figure out how to adapt some older machinery to the new situation. March 3, 2009
3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/8/23) -- After all the years of setting up machinery I thought I knew a lot about 3 ...
Re: Pulling hair out over 3 phase A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/5) -- Ok.........I've had a long conversation with my friend Neil the electrician. He bee ...
Re: Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/31/24) -- I ran my shop on two rotary converts before moving where I did ...
Re: Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (1/20/24) -- I guess it depends on your machine voltage as well. If your to ...
Re: Pulling hair out over 3 phase A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/28) -- You will still have 240v single phase when you get three phase. You will have the ...
Re: 12" Jointer/Taiwan A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/3) -- There are two type of phase converters, static an rotary. A commercially built rota ...
Re: CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/16) -- Hey Jim, They are not at a reduced power level. In fact, most of them are 98+% efficient at convers ...
Pulling hair out over 3 phase A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/28) -- I have a single phase shop with four 230-240V machines. I am about to receive a t ...
Re: Perske 3 phase motor 230/460 V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/16) -- Don't use a static converter. You have the wrong application. Also I think you wi ...
Re: Up Grading CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/5) -- Tom, 3 years ago I also was considering that machine.....The salesmen offered me a free airline tick ...
Re: phase inverters pros and cons A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- The easiest way to do it is with a VFD... it can take single phase 220vac input and p ...
Re: Perske 3 phase motor 230/460 V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/28) -- What is the RPM rating on that Perske motor? Perhaps Perske makes other than CNC ...
Re: Single phase industrial unit A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (4/24) -- Are you running your 53" time-saver on single phase? If not ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/17/23) -- My rotary phase converter will run up to a 7.5 hp motor or a smaller hp m ...
Up Grading CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/4) -- I have been running full size ShopBot since 2007. We cut mainly melamine and Plam panels for commerc ...
Re: phase inverters pros and cons A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- If you are trying to run a 3-phase machine from a single phase power source you are l ...
Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/18/23) -- I'm relocating my woodshop to a building that doesn't have 3 ...
Re: Shaper question A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/14) -- About used shapers: Most of the heavy shapers will be 3 phase. That's not a big deal for ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/4) -- I have to agree with Bruce. I resisted getting a phase converter for years until I ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/24/23) -- You can make a rotary converter out of any three phase motor. Run your tw ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/20) -- I agree with the others and just went through this process. I have a 200 amp servi ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- Taurus Craco in Brampton is a Martin dealer. Digital phase converters are relatively inex ...
Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/12) -- My pattern maker buddy is getting ready to retire and wants to keep a few machines in hi ...
Re: Three phase question A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/11/23) -- It would probably start the shaper as its not heavy load to start. But no if yo ...
Re: Signal for Compressor A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (8/9/24) -- I have multiple phase converters and 3 phase machines. I instal ...
Re: Shaper opinions A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (5/9) -- My suggestion would be to get a phase converter first. I spent right around $3,000 for a 3 ...
Re: New residential shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/9) -- I would agree with what Mark said, also look at all the classified ads in your area, thing ...
65 amp problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/6) -- Hi all I’ve decided move back ireland after many happy years in ny ...
Re: VFD for 5hp motor A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (2/3) -- I would say to get a rotary phase converter. Once you have a converter you will be able ...
Re: 12" Jointer/Taiwan A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/3) -- Well, that's the thing, there are great old American machines available cheap, I kn ...
Re: Sawstop underpowered A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (4/1) -- Your rotary phase converter should be supplying full max capacity horse power ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28/23) -- measuring three phase power between the leg and ground doesn't work. you ...
Re: Sawstop underpowered A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/23) -- Phase converter. I have had the exact same thing happen several times. We hav ...
Re: Speedy 207...Antique CNC or Boat Anchor? A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/17) -- Thanks Jarvis, I might hit you with some questions. Seems like there are a few common error codes. ...
Re: 65 amp problem A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/9) -- I would first try to find an electrician who is knowledgeable in p ...
Re: Pulling hair out over 3 phase A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/5) -- Jon's experience is interesting but not what I've experienced. I've always found 20 ...
Re: Wide belt sander on phase converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/30) -- In 35 years I've met ONE electrician that understood three phase the only one tha ...
Re: Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/24/23) -- I started with a 75hp rotary (actually still have it, just re ...
Re: Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/22/23) -- We use a 40 horsepower phase converter on a 200 amp feed. It ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/20) -- I was told a 15 HP (compatible with 100 amp service) phase converter will start a ...
Re: Three phase question A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/19/23) -- Typically you need at least 50% more Ph conversion than HP to start depending o ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/16) -- Call the guys at North America phase converter , really nice , super friendly and they t ...
Re: Canwood widebelt won't start A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (3/16) -- Resolved. Not enough amperage from the phase converter to handle the inrush load o ...
Re: Finding/building a new facility A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/14) -- I really appreciate all the great responses. Thank you! Larry, is your comment ...
Re: Perske 3 phase motor 230/460 V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/14) -- I'm with Bill, a static converter will not cut it on a heavily loaded machine. Yo ...
Re: Perske 3 phase motor 230/460 V A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/13) -- There is more to it than that. One can be purchased for $250. https://www.gamut.c ...
Re: CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/13) -- Most machines (not all) only need the 3 phase power to run the spindle and vacuum pumps. the contro ...
Re: CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/12) -- We run a phase convertor on our thermwood. Just a heads up make sure the converter is digital as op ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/2) -- Once you start getting "real" machinery a phase converter will be the sim ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28/23) -- One other warning just came to me about the differing voltages if you mea ...
Re: Solid Wood Casket Difficulties A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/12) -- If you are making 2 per week, working 2 hours a day with the tools you have listed ...
CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/12) -- I'm looking into putting a Biesse on a phase converter at a shop with only single phase. I know the ...
Re: Pulling hair out over 3 phase A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/29) -- Andy Phaze Perfect is a possible solution, I bought mine (PT-330) about three yea ...
Re: Wire brushing lumber A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/29) -- If you're serious about adding this capability I would focus on capable machines t ...
Re: Faulty bandsaw switch? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/28) -- Did you ever check the amperage of each leg before it is spinning? Did you try to ...
Vacuum pump overload(Omnitech) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (9/24) -- Wondering is anyone would have some insight on a vacuum issue we are having. I run a omnitech selex ...
Re: LAGUNA PLANER PROBLEMS A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (7/24) -- Lacuna, Grizzley and a couple dozen more brands that you see advertised in the pages of s ...
Re: Sawstop underpowered A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (6/23) -- Actually the OP states in post #6 that a new belt solved the problem. I agree ...
Re: Adding a switch to an older sliding table saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (5/20) -- Thanks Ken, Here is a picture of my new/old saw. I suppose I shou ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/19) -- I have an Scm jointer and I love it to death, however I had a DJ-20 as well for a long ti ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- I wouldn’t rule out buying in the US. If you can find something for sale and they will pu ...
Re: CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/16) -- Rotary converters are okayish for motors, but really, you should not use them on electronics. Peopl ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- we have a 7.5 hp rotary with a phasequest starter and I can run up to 22 hp. The trick i ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- I have three machines on one converter. All I did was call the guys at Arco, and they to ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- Also look at Variable Frequency Drives (VFD). You get one for single phase in, 3 phase o ...
Re: boring machine recommendation A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/13) -- Eric, that is the same question I've been asking myself few months ago. Finally, I decide ...
Re: Expensive industrial space A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (3/11/23) -- 3 years in a 2 car garage, moved to a 1600 sf shop with single phase 200amp. ...
SCMI Sintex A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/11) -- I'm looking at adding a S4S machine to my setup, but would like to be able to ...
Re: CNC router recommendations for a small shop A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/3) -- I've owned some of the machines listed, currently own a biesse. I'm single phase as well, 1 person s ...
Re: Sliding saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/2) -- you don't need three phase to run a sliding saw. a rotary phase converter will work. look ...
Re: Slider on cabinet saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/1/22) -- Thanks for all the responses. I would like an 8 foot slider if possible but all the sl ...
Re: Slider on cabinet saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/1/22) -- Yes (IMOP) it would be worth getting a slide saw. I have both a slider and cnc. Many t ...
Re: Vacuum pump overload(Omnitech) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/1) -- I am getting a large voltage drop when I turn the second pump on. The phase converter is definitely ...
Lightning Protection A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (7/28) -- We've had a new 400A electrical service installed in our shop. We ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/17/23) -- On are related surprising note I ran the 15 hp main motor (plus belt driv ...
Re: 12" Jointer/Taiwan A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/5) -- Check out Phase Perfect electronic phase converters. I don't have one but did the r ...
Re: Table saw vs. Straight line rip saw A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/3) -- we have a 35' x 60' shop, and in it we have a 10'+ martin slider, and a ShopSabre I ...
Re: Canwood widebelt won't start A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/3) -- Are you running this off of a phase converter or utility supplied 3 phase? ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/2) -- what about a phase converter? this would open up a lot more options (especially for ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (7/31) -- I had a 20hp phase converter running a 36" scmi widebelt. It did the job but ...
Sawstop underpowered A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (3/31) -- We just put in a slightly used 5hp 3ph sawstop (professional). It's hard wire ...
CNC router recommendations for a small shop A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/30) -- I am looking for recommendations on CNC Routers for a small Custom Furniture Shop. I am a one man s ...
Re: Faulty bandsaw switch? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (11/27) -- I've checked each terminal several times at every contact point from the breaker ...
Re: Dust collector on off switches A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (2/26) -- If you use a contactor to start your motor your can install a dai ...
Re: Ott Mark 2 3 Edgebander assistance A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (9/22) -- I have an original manual from 1988 that I can take a look at. I converted an entire Mark 2 ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/20) -- Anon You have received a lot of good advise and recommendations. I used and old grizzly f ...
Re: Powermatic 2x4 CNC Router A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/20/23) -- You may want to make sure your voltages are correct. I found an interesting situation where my w ...
Re: Shop Machine Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Dust Collection, Safety and Plant Operation (12/19/23) -- You can always go Old School with a rotary phase convertor. ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/19) -- Found out I need to recable my shop since I only have 100 amp service. Machine dea ...
Re: CNC on Phase Converter A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (3/19) -- Sorry for the late response but with the rotary converter the volt fluctuate up and down run 408 vo ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- hello responders, thank you all for responding to my question. Now to respond to some of ...
Re: HELP: Picking a 12" Jointer in Canada A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/18) -- I started out with a a 6" Rockwell. It was weak and had tables misaligned but with a ...
SAC Planer problem Table Lift A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (4/17) -- I acquired new 05 model 20" SAC planer and can't get the table to move. It wa ...
vacuum newbie A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (12/16) -- I'm looking for advice from experienced users on vacuum. I'm new, and setting up my first vacuum t ...
Re: Canada Edgebander Recommendations? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/16) -- Dave’s advice on the phase converter is an excellent idea. Best piece of equipment I ever ...
Re: Canada Edgebander Recommendations? A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (2/15) -- Depending on your finances you may want to invest in a small phase converter which will o ...
Re: Finding/building a new facility A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (12/13) -- Shaun, thank you for the reply. There are places available with adequate acces ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- It all depends on how much you want to spend. You can make a converter easily enough. Yo ...
Re: start up cabinet shop A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/12) -- I already have a 4000 sq ft building I do woodworking on the side my building is heated ...
Three phase question A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (5/11/23) -- Figured I would ask this question here instead of killing time going through ba ...
Omnitech Pal A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/8) -- I just purchased a 2007 onmitech 5' x 10' router and wondering if anyone knows how many cf ...
Re: Wide belt sander on phase converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/7) -- Solved!! Bruce you got me looking and the stupid electricians put the generated le ...
Re: Canwood widebelt won't start A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/7) -- Solved again. Voltage from phase converter was good, the electrician had the gener ...
Re: Pole barn vs steel building A message posted at WOODWEB's Business and Management Forum (9/6) -- I have a steel frame metal building. Mine has the ridged frame design (columns a ...
Wide belt sander on phase converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/3) -- I need insight if this is connected right. I have my generated leg on the T termin ...
Re: Wide belt sander on phase converter A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (12/3) -- Your magnetic starter most likely is 220 volts. Make sure it is not using the gene ...
Re: Which 36" wide belt??? A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/2) -- I really don't want to add the expense of a phase converter. Although the open ende ...
Re: woodworking equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/2) -- I think I would go with the wide belt first, there are a lot of things you can do with the ...
Re: woodworking equipment A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (1/2) -- Thanks for the responses, guys. I am a small shop in remote North Texas. All the door shop ...
Re: Vacuum pump overload(Omnitech) A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (10/1) -- Never used a phase converter but this looks odd: To ground: L1-122 L2-220 L3-117 Is that normal? ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28/23) -- I built mine out of a 20 hp motor I got free for the removal. I ended up ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/28/23) -- I always mark the manufactured leg with red tape. Then it's easy to make ...
Re: 3-Phase converter lesson A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (10/9/23) -- I knew #1 but lesson #2 is really handy to learn. Thank you for sharing yo ...
Re: Canwood widebelt won't start A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (1/3) -- Phase converter. I am thinking the voltage drops on startup due to load and the con ...
Re: Grizzly 1066Z drum sander-need input A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (11/2) -- Folks, Thanks for the input. Never doubted that a wide belt would be much better. Prob ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- I started to suggest the VFDs too, but if these are older motors, they might not be comp ...
Re: Phase Converter Help A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (10/13) -- It may be cheaper to swap out the motors. ...
Re: Up Grading CNC A message posted at WOODWEB's CNC Forum (4/5) -- Hi Tom, I may not be able to answer a lot of your questions since I am new to cnc and still figuring ...