So what did you do today?

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I got the shop all cleaned up!
Now we're going to go shove the tractor in and start the splitting process.
What could possibly go wrong?

 

[59billy]

I got the shop all cleaned up!
Now we're going to go shove the tractor in and start the splitting process.
What could possibly go wrong?

Usually, what goes wrong is the thing that can't possibly go wrong.

 

[pbillyi69]

exactly.....i have had

Usually, what goes wrong is the thing that can't possibly go wrong.

isnt that the truth

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

Usually, what goes wrong is the thing that can't possibly go wrong.

That's pretty much how it works.

 

[Stem]

Walked around Gettysburg so we made lemonade from my lemon. I did get some other stuff so it was a good trip.

sorry to had to venture down my way, lol. did you go to the Outlet's or just hang around in town?

 

[Wilhelm]

Came from work, mounted new LED shop lights.
Still have to wire them into the distribution box so they get power through the existing On/Off switch.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Came from work, mounted new LED shop lights.
Still have to wire them into the distribution box so they get power through the existing On/Off switch.

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Hm, looks like some sort of dungeon.

 

[59billy]

Hm, looks like some sort of dungeon.

Friendly reminder: we don't kink shame here.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Friendly reminder: we don't kink shame here.

Your sig could walk through that door…

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I ran a 240v welder outlet. Ordered 6/3 wire and then realized I didn't need the neutral. .

 

[Partner]

This welder has 3 wires that come out of the housing

 

[Wilhelm]

Hm, looks like some sort of dungeon.

Aren't all workshops man caves?!
Well mine is a dungeon that I lock myself into for shutting out the world for at least a while.

 

[pavel408]

Aren't all workshops man caves?!
Well mine is a dungeon that I lock myself into for shutting out the world for at least a while.

Looks like an underground shelter from War of Independence

 

[legdelimber]

Aren't all workshops man caves?!
Well mine is a dungeon that I lock myself into for shutting out the world for at least a while.

Used to like the cooler nights, closed in with the heater going. 1970's to early 80's AM radio used to still have a few stations that played hard rock and/or album rock.
Good nights to sit and clean carburetor bits.
Butter/margarine bowls with lids for storing small stuff. Anyone remember those Mrs Filberts bowls? Nice heavy ones.

 

[Partner]

Now we use ice cream boxes

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

This welder has 3 wires that come out of the housing

6/3 is 2 hot, a neutral, and a ground. It'll be useful if I ever want to change the plug for a RV though I guess.

 

[Ketchup]

I ran a 240v welder outlet. Ordered 6/3 wire and then realized I didn't need the neutral. .

I just did that myself. But it turned out I needed 6/3 to wire my phase converter and it was perfect. Maybe this is a good reason to acquire some 3phase machines. Or that RV.

 

[SawAddictedFarmer]

I just did that myself. But it turned out I needed 6/3 to wire my phase converter and it was perfect. Maybe this is a good reason to acquire some 3phase machines. Or that RV.

I don't want a RV but we have family that bring theirs when they come. A 3 phase converter would be nice.

 

[Ketchup]

I don't want a RV but we have family that bring theirs when they come. A 3 phase converter would be nice.

Find yourself a big 3phase motor (10hp or bigger) for cheap. The control box and wiring is pretty reasonable, but new motors more than double the cost.

 

[lehman live edge slab]

Find yourself a big 3phase motor (10hp or bigger) for cheap. The control box and wiring is pretty reasonable, but new motors more than double the cost.

My uncle used an old motor to make his converter for his machine shop to run his 3 phase equipment. I don’t exactly know what you need to do to generate the 3rd leg of power but seems to work well.