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3rd axsx on lathe
« on: May 15, 2016, 12:33:46 PM »
Hello chaps--
I asked the question before but cant find the thread ( sorry )
I am using mach 3 on a small bench lathe and would like to set the tailstock
as the 3rd axis ( for drilling, centering and other odds and ends).

Please point me to the instructions for doing this.

I am using the standard simple screen that is the default-- and maybe now is the time
to upgrade - all suggestions and hints  gratefully recieved

regards

fred
think of the trees-- use both sides of the computer paper

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Re: 3rd axsx on lathe
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016, 04:10:56 PM »
Re: 3rd axsx on lathe
« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2016, 08:38:05 AM »
thanks very much-- especially for the link Rich !
( for my future reference how did you find the link or do you have it on record? )

many thanks

fred
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Re: 3rd axsx on lathe
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2016, 03:43:11 PM »
Randomly looked through your posts and happened to find it rather quickly.

I don't keep any records at all, but do  file some  text for on things that may be of value on a particular
subject matter.

RICH
Re: 3rd axsx on lathe
« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2016, 03:44:30 AM »
so simple !! thank you- sorry for the hassle

fred
think of the trees-- use both sides of the computer paper