Recent content by ken erickson

Nice shop! Is your surface grinder a Harig Super 612? Have you used different RPM's when grinding? I have a Super 612 and have run it hundreds of hours (if not 1000's) with a static phase converter. The bulk of what I ground was hardened knife steels, relatively thin, 3/32 typical. I...

Have you verified that your hour meter does not run with key in "run" position and engine not running? AI is notorious for bad answers and data. I copied and pasted this just now when I asked AI. Hour Meter Functionality in Kubota LX2620 Key Position Impact The hour meter in the Kubota...

In my situation with low HP machines, Bridgeport and Harig surface grinder, I had good results with static converters. They were an inexpensive solution , easy to wire and served me well. Now if I was running large industrial machines running lots of hours and hogging big chips the rotary...

One of my favorite trail camera videos from my oak savanna project. Worth watching on a large screen with the sound turned up. I love the clashing sound of their antlers. I think that small buck knew he was out of his element and hot footed it out of the area! LOL

Sorry guys! My statement "3 VFD single phase converters" is clear as mud. Besides my static phase converter running the surface grinder with 3 phase motor I should have said I have 3 single phase VFD's running my grinders which are all single phase machines.

I ran a 1HP step pulley Bridgeport mill for a decade with a static phase converter in my Gunsmithing business with good results. My understanding is you will lose about 1/3 of the rated horse power. For my work at the time not an issue. I currently have a static phase converter on my Harig...

I had a fun and interesting day sighting in rifles on my range. Two friends from MO came up and stayed for a few days due to business. Their rifle season starts a week before Wisconsin's. They brought rifles to sight in etc. I had picked up a new inexpensive spotting scope and was spotting...

Thank you for those true and kind words!

I had a fantastic day down on my oak savanna restoration project. My 88 year old neighbor approached me this summer and asked about the possibility of sitting with me in my deer blind durning the upcoming Wi deer hunt. This man is a rock and has led a remarkable life, raised on his...

.201 would be a number 7 . McMaster—Carr sells individual drill bits should you decide to go that route. https://www.mcmaster.com/products/drill-bits/system-of-measurement~wire-gauge/high-speed-steel-drill-bits~~/

Camera angles can distort but sure looks like the left, (as sitting in operators seat), front wheel and tire is "toed out" considerably.

I was out broadcasting common milkweed on my oak savanna project and thought the seed structure in a milkweed pod was pretty cool! I had my little 14 year old pup helping, she had a blast chasing milkweed seeds floating thru the air.

Dan, Thank you for your reply! Not sure if the "angry" emoji was meant for me and asking about the code situation? If so it seems like a valid question to ask. That being said, I would put my emphasis on getting the ECU and P0606 code situation sorted along with checking for any physical...

Other than the OP's original posting stating 3 codes are showing, P0606, PO627 and P0629 there has been no discussion as far as these codes. Might these codes not point to a possible solution if they are properly diagnosed?

I believe “pilot point” bolt or “dog point” is the most common descriptor for this style bolt. My impression is that “dog point” bolts and screws are more commonly used as “set” screws rather than a “pilot “ point bolt used for aid in assembly or alignment. I do not know if there is a...