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by Michael Herr
Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Tools and Jigs
Topic: 1HP motor: any benefit to wiring 220 vs 110
Replies: 2
Views: 4659

1HP motor: any benefit to wiring 220 vs 110

I understand that 220 will yield half the amperage in the wire, and that total wattage is the same. (Voltage drop is negligible at 10-20' from my sub-panel) My 20amp circuits with #12 NM-B wire are sufficient to power a single 1HP motor. (I make sure dust collector and machine being used are on sepa...
by Michael Herr
Tue Jun 11, 2013 12:04 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Neck Refinish?
Replies: 6
Views: 7665

Re: Neck Refinish?

I was actually thinking the same thing. I have the neck scraped down except for the heel and head. It looks very much like a violin. I think I will use Tru-Oil, and no pigment, and just let it look like a violin. Will I need to seal with shellac? I imagine the Tru Oil/lacquer transition will work be...
by Michael Herr
Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:45 am
Forum: String Instrument Repair: Practical and Political Issues
Topic: Neck Refinish?
Replies: 6
Views: 7665

Neck Refinish?

I have an older Guild Acoustic guitar, that I've always enjoyed playing, but it's neck has always felt sticky. 10 Years ago or so, I took it in for repair: He buffed out the neck, leaving two spots with no finish and a much worse feeling finish on the neck. I have to work the neck with a cloth befor...

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