SHOP EQUIPMENT & RESTORATIONS

Mechanical overhauls, electrical conversions, and full restorations of vintage machinery and shop infrastructure. From rescuing Craigslist scores and single-phase power conversions to deep-dive vintage rebuilds, these projects are all about keeping essential shop equipment and machine tools running better than new.

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Phase Shift: Adapting a Three-Phase Screw Compressor for Single-Phase Power

​Refusing to let utility constraints limit workshop capability, I re-engineered the control circuitry and power delivery of an SX-7 screw compressor to run seamlessly on a standard single-phase supply.

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From Condensation to Control: Component-Level Repair of an Ingersoll-Rand Refrigerator Air Dryer 

When a Craigslist score on an Ingersoll-Rand D42IN refrigerated air dryer turned out to have a dead-on-arrival control board, I got this workshop necessity back to producing bone-dry air for under $10. 

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Making the Cut: Full Restoration of a Vintage 1966 Wellsaw 8M Bandsaw

Tired of the noise, mess, and rough cuts of a chop saw, I picked up a rusty 1966 Wellsaw 8M for a quick cleanup. What followed was a deep-dive restoration requiring unexpected metal fabrication, specialized tools, and invaluable support from the original manufacturer to bring a heavy-duty American classic back to life.

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