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I have recently bought a couple of second hand machines but neither has a manual. Is there anyone who can help with a copy for either. I will cover the cost of copying and postage. The first is a Wadkin surface planer. It has the number RB 190. I have tried the Wadkin web site and even spoke to...

Hi Bob, When I built a converter using a 1.5 H.P. motor I used 80 micro farad between the live and 3rd phase and 50 micro farad between the neutral and the 3rd phase. When I tried it first I only used a capacitor between the live and 3rd phase. The motor would start and run but it was very...

Dear Bob, I have found that the motor run capacitors are critical for the running of the phase converter. As long as the capacitor between the live 240V in-coming and the pseudo third phase is a higher value than the capacitor between the neutral 240V in-coming and the third phase the motors...

Many motors are dual voltage. They will run with either 380/415 or 240V 3 phase. Star or delta. I have built 240V 3 phase converters based on a 3 phase motor. The line voltages are balanced by carefully selecting the capacitors. I now run a Startrite Tilt arbour saw and a Medding pillar drill...

You could always consider building your own 3 phase converter. It is not really difficult. There are some really good guides available on the web. I have built two. It only takes a little bit of electrical knowledge and some simple wiring skills. If you are interested in trying I would be happy...

I'm happy to send you a paper copy. Can you send me your address? Would you prefer to send it by email rather than post it on the forum webpage? Bill.

I have a photocopy which a very good friend gave me. If you would like a copy I can make one and send it. Sorry for the delay in reply. I've been very busy lately and not checked the site. Bill.

Jim, Thanks for the advice. I have inspected the thrust pins. The tungsten carbide ends are still attached but they have a large number of groves in the surface. I wanted to flatten the end and debated how best to do it. In the end I put the pins in the pillar drill and placed a cheap, medium...

I have been reading this topic with some interest. I have just bought a second hand 351. The saw only had one previous owner. The blade guides are showing signs of wear so I will get them machined. One of the thrust parts has lost its carbide tip so I will have to get that replaced. Does anyone...