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I've had mixed feelings about JT and Catherine. I have been going through a rebuild of my machine and have had many many questions on specs,dimensions, wiring, etc and JT has been very responsive...

Thanks for all the help and tips guys. I have some more research to do. Mactec, this is for spindle motors. I wasn't aware the timing pulleys were noisy, I was under the complete opposite...

Thanks for the reply RCaffin. The problem I was having was my google searches and doing through countless catalogs, I was not finding anything in that diameter. Everything I happened upon was under...

I am converting a 3 in 1 machine to VFD drives. I'm putting 3HP motors on it and they have a 1.125" shaft. I would like to put timing belts on the machine but am having a hard time to find timing...

Both very good points Al. If this upgrade is coming from ShopMaster, the chances are good that both the VFD's and motors are Chinese, and both these things should be investigated. Even if the parts...

I'm getting close, and you helped a lot. It's always good to hear what others are doing and what they think, because very few designs don't change through the process.

Not to change your mind or...

Thanks again instructor37. I was looking at AC VFD, not DC variable speed. We use inverter duty motors at work, 3 phase 480V, and don't run them much lower than 30% because they heat up and don't...

Thanks for the reply, looking at the ratios you spoke of, if the motors are 1800 rpm, you would only get 2160 rpm on the mill. Most motors can only be slowed down about 30% so the slowest you'd be...

I'm looking into doing a VFD upgrade on my machine which is a Shopmaster Elderado Bridgemill. I am curious on those who own a Patriot VFD, what gear ratio you have between the motor and the spindle...

Thanks Mark. I think we understand each other. My experience has obviously been unique, and I aim to find out why. When I get more time, I'll dig back into old coorespondence and get it teed back...

JDClark, I guess if you look back at my original post, I was simply asking if anyone else had problems with ShopMaster and stated that I did. People asking questions including yourself dug deeper,...

Very interesting comments. I'm sure glad everyone has had good luck with ShopMaster. Quadramaster, I'm not sure what I would have done to hurt any relationship or what my attitude would be. I...

JDClark, I'd have to look at invoices for it. We are still unpacking all of our stuff and getting organized, so I'm not exactly where it is filed. The flyer I have from when I bought the machine...

Sorry, I've been away from my computer for a while so I haven't been able to get on this site.

Not sure what you mean JDClark about me ordering my machine about 3 1/2 years ago, and just showing...

I'd have to look for exact dates, but I think it's been in storage for about 2-1/2 years. It's been in storage since I got it. I got busy building a house, then workshop, so no time to even set it...

Anyone have any issues with the owners of the Company that produces and sells the Shopmaster machines?

I had one heck of a time. It took almost a year to get delivery of my machine. It arrived...

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