Take a look at this page on my website about hooking two motors to a single VFD, it MIGHT be helpful: I've got to warn you, I've used those ...

Very Nice! I especially like the use of the "fullers".

Depending on what "lots of tooling" means, that could be a good deal. (for the Grizzly) I got my G0704 for about $1,400 including shipping. It...

If the price is right BUY IT! If you ever decide to get into folders, you're gona want one anyway. If nothing else, make it an investment thing....

Just wanted to share.....since I just did this mod, I decided to put up a webpage on my site with details (sorta) of how I did it....

I just did it recently..... hooked up two 3hp grinder motors to a single KBAC 29D. I've not gotten around to a tutorial yet, but it's a fairly easy ...

I agree with the layers counts mentioned. The way I do most of what I call "Stock removal" pattern is to accomplish the stock removal (in the case of...

I think it all comes down to each individual's needs. Personally, I have three bandsaws between my two shops..... the "hot" shop has a portaband moun...

My rule to thumb is that ANY blade, gets finished to AT LEAST 120 grit prior to heat treat. Experience has taught me that 120 grit is as coarse as I ...

The rubber covered drive wheel is available from Beaumount Metalworks (Rob Frink). I've been using them for a few years now, and far prefer them to s...

A friend, who has MUCH better machines then me made the motor mount plate for me, and then I made the mount and assembled it. I don't have a large en...

When dealing with cable, I agree with Jesse! 1/2" is pretty much a train wreck. It's the individual wire diameter that matters. By the time yo...

Personally, when it comes to Bladesmithing, I detest any of the "square" designs in a forge. In my experience, any forge that is square in design (ha...