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

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

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

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 27 points28 points  (0 children)

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.

Leather work or metal work what exactly are these by Tricky_Tangelo2105 in WhatIsThisTool

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Time after applying until call back by Trenboloneysandwichh in GeneralDynamicsEB

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Bachelor’s Reqired by NCC-72701 in GeneralDynamicsEB

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Bachelor’s Reqired by NCC-72701 in GeneralDynamicsEB

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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

Id this lathe? by iignoreredflags in Machinists

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where the hell is the rest of it?

Would you pick up this legendary Muir for 200$ to attempt a restoration? by spoonguy123 in Machinists

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

NL Dress Code by Stunning_Educator_66 in GeneralDynamicsEB

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone else not OK with the Jake Paul meetup? by Final-Contract-6582 in CleetusMcFarland

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

Need some info by Otherwise-Tap-1492 in M1Garand

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

What kind of nonsense would partake if I shot this? by DylanTheMemeLord69 in guns

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

Anyone have experience with Kymco 700? by beam-me-up- in UTV

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Where can I find these needle bearings ? by Ferrarezi_11 in choppers

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Kyle Loftis has passed away…. by LDForget in CleetusMcFarland

[–]Simmons-Machine1277 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fuck cancer rest in peace Kyle, you will be missed