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Lathemaster 9x30 CNC Conversion
« on: October 22, 2006, 03:26:05 PM »
Here is a brief photo potpourri of my lathe conversion.  It's based on the GRex (eagerly awaiting threading!?!!   ???), Gecko drives for step motors, and Mach 3.

Leadscrew stepper drive:



Cross slide drive is not done yet:



Got Panel?



Athlon 64 in a rackmount case I built:



Couple more images in next post...
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Re: Lathemaster 9x30 CNC Conversion
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2006, 03:26:50 PM »
DC Step Motor Power Supply:



Drive electronics in matching rack mount case:



It's been a lot of work.  More to come.  Details available here:

http://www.thewarfields.com/MT/CCLathePotpourri.htm

Best,

BW
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Re: Lathemaster 9x30 CNC Conversion
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2006, 01:01:38 AM »
Thanks for taking the time to share these pics. Fantastic effort !
Re: Lathemaster 9x30 CNC Conversion
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2006, 03:11:48 PM »
Nice Ubatuba couter!

Oh yeah, the lather project is looking good also.
« Last Edit: December 24, 2006, 03:13:23 PM by DennisCNC »