MachineJunkie

Hi, I know crzypete has different feelings on this, but I went ahead with the VFD anyway. The primary use is the built-in phase conversion, with a much higher efficiency than the older static converters. Beyond that, the biggest immediate benefit is that most VFDs will allow you to vary the frequenc...

OK - went through the OWWM article and answered my own questions. Had to shift the bearing set over about 3/4", but it's all together again and working great! BTW, I ended up using a VFD (Teco brand) to run this on my single-phase power. It works great and allows variable speed, which I've alre...

Hi Guys, Just getting my new G4B together. The previous owner was using the faceplate backwards as an arbor nut, with a bored-out center-hole blade. To get the blade in the right place for that arrangement, it seems like he shifted the whole arbor sideways in the bearing/arbor assembly. Based on the...

Hi guys, Proud new owner of a lovely G4B with lots of original goodies. The only thing is - it's a 3ph motor, and I've only got a 1ph supply. The choices are: -Static converter: available on eBay for $70 shipped, and requires no rewiring of the saw...but cuts available HP to 2/3 of nameplate rating....