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Just thought I would share my lathe conversion in progress.
It is a harbor freight 13 x 40.
I am going to use a servo on the Z axis and a 1200oz stepper on the X.
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May 14, 2009, 03:52:23 PM »
Looking good Zarzul.....REAL good.
I may do my Clausing in a similar fasion soon.
Where did you get the red bellows ?
Are they intended for this application ?
I've seen some folks use motorcycle fork/shock covers.
Thanks,
RC
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Your Z axis Lead screw must cost a fortune, really nice lathe, looking for more pics.
Thanks to share.
Jeff
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May 14, 2009, 05:18:20 PM »
Yep, motorcycle fork covers, I guess the red was a dead giveaway.
Got the leadscrew on ebay for $79, it is very nice, brand new, 4 circuit ballscrew. It's original cost is probably many many times more that my whole lathe.
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They should hold up well. Really took a beating on my bike...when I used to ride.
Anxious to see your X motor mounting configuration.
Keep us posted.
Thanks again,
RC
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Looking good.
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Nice looking indeed! And you got ground ballscrews - perfect! $79 for that ballscrew... wow... I wish I knew where to look for these
You have only one screw holding the X ball nut? With such ballscrews I wouldn't compromise on that
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Very neat job Arnie
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Hi, Zarzul, keep posting with new pics, I have a 11 X 23 Grizzly lathe I would like to upgrade with CNC controller, so keep posting please.
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zarzul,
Very nice conversion; I would like to convert an old craftsman metal lathe,
looks like more skills required than I've mastered though! Please keep on w/ the
photos...Great thread.
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