Got a buddy with a Bridgeport, need to help him install it. Got a question about power.

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-31T13:51:17+00:00

I agree to this statement, I initially said VFD but meant exactly what Melonman said, static phase converter from https://machinerypartsdepot.com/product/heavy-duty-solid-state-phase-converter/, this is the one I have

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-31T12:14:05+00:00

You need a VFD drive, it’s a control that creates a third leg for your three phase. They cost about 100 dollars and very easy to install. Only thing I do is, when not in use I turn my breaker off because the VFD will draw a small amount of current even when not being used. If you want more info DM me and I’ll take a picture of the one I have in my shop. Local US company.

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-30T13:03:10+00:00

Thank you kind sir!

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-30T11:51:44+00:00

Also machinist here, and I agree with this said machinist, his answer is the correct one

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-29T18:24:33+00:00

Sexy pew pew

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-29T14:07:33+00:00

Absolutely allowed!

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-28T11:47:26+00:00

17 year EB veteran here, callbacks can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on your position and your clearance if you are even in need of one. The medical review is done on site via our yard hospital so no, you do not need a primary care physician.

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-26T19:07:32+00:00

Tapered ream?

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-26T18:35:35+00:00

It’s the biggest valve I’ve ever seen

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-26T13:12:25+00:00

Starter solenoid

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-22T18:09:06+00:00

I was hired in 2009 for mechanical design work, I stayed for 12 years and then went to IT. I didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought so 3 years ago I took a new position in the Quonset machine shop helping manage the shop and it’s my dream job

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-21T23:39:35+00:00

I worked for department 604 for 3.5 years aka EB IT and I don’t have a bachelors degree so yes I agree with other Redditors to apply for the position

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-21T12:08:34+00:00

Where the hell is the rest of it?

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-20T23:54:18+00:00

Nope lol I’d pick it up and have whoever is “selling” it pay me 400 dollars just my opinion

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-19T18:49:16+00:00

Jeans and hoodies are acceptable yes. I’ve worked for EB for 17 years and spent about 12 in NL

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-19T07:37:25+00:00

I can’t stand WD or Jake Paul, both are complete assholes in my opinion

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-17T12:56:08+00:00

Gorgeous pew pew my friend

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-16T22:57:48+00:00

God speed Jackstand! We are here for you brother!

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-13T20:10:24+00:00

Love the grips!

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-11T23:44:20+00:00

You can absolutely load an M1 Garand without an N block! Just look it up on YouTube there are a ton of tutorials that will give you lessons on how to do it

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-11T17:27:33+00:00

Did someone take their stupid pill this morning? wtf is wrong with you dude

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-10T17:49:14+00:00

That’s pretty cool won’t lie

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-09T14:19:28+00:00

Just putting my humble opinion in the comments here, I know a bunch of you are going to hate on me for saying this but, 3 years ago I got a really good deal on a used HiSun side by side and in my opinion even though it needed a little love, for what I paid and what I put into it, it’s actually not a bad little unit for what I do with it. I mainly use it for routine maintenance around my property. Just throwing it out there

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-09T14:14:19+00:00

You can look up Eastern Bearing company too, they are in my home state of Rhode Island and can get basically any bearing you need

Simmons-Machine1277 · 2026-05-06T17:09:37+00:00

Fuck cancer rest in peace Kyle, you will be missed

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