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You are spot on about HMT.net. This collection of personalities, their creativity and wildly varied resources amaze me too.
I'm definitely not electrically qualified by certificate; but familiar with the important parts of the electrical vocabulary to work safely. Despite years of Naval Service, not traveled much, so interacting with other nations fascinates me. Again, little travel but have been to Mombasa twice and Mauritius.
I designed the layout and system for my shop to run 3ph 60hz 440v to almost every machine. 2 are ex-European 50hz with dedicated VFD's. Right now I'm fabricating wireway hangers, then pull wire and energize after sign-off. There's a little 3ph 240v and 1ph 220v that will step down from mains, covering 2 mills and independent disc/ belt sander. Lighting will be both 277v florescent and 110v lighting for entire floor. Outlets in US are 110v also. The shape of the building allows for add-on structure to be office and nice apartment, but have not concluded exactly what construction method I'll chose. [Or where the $$$ will come from]
If you are open to electrical design conversations, it would prove an asset to broaden my project, knowing that I'd adjust to our electrical codes.
Naturally, I offer 4+ decades metal working expertise, developed both for career and avocation. Yes, it nears an addiction.
There is no satisfaction like converting raw material or re-utilizing unconnected articles into practical objects, while great music plays overhead. My postings are behind lately for that very reason.