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I wish that was the case, but the g-code looks like the simulation shown in the pic, with Z axis cutting depth varying almost .5". The diameter of the part is .99". The depth of the engraved letters...

I'm making my first attempts at engraving on a cylinder and it's driving me crazy. Part is drawn in IronCad, exported to IGES and imported into Sprutcam7. Everything looks fine until I run a test...

I just read through 25 pages of threads and not one regarding the OL-1. Searching comes up empty also. I'm interested in one of these machines, but I'm unsure if it's solid enough to cut 7/8"...

Sorry about the confusion. I thought you couldn't get the handle to engage. It certainly sound like you sheared something. Probably a roll pin or an aluminum key retaining a gear on a shaft. It sure...

To engage the carriage feed, you simply push the handle down. To engage the crossfeed, there is a mechanical interlock that prevents you from lifting the handle up. You have to move the handle to the...

Just wanted to add one more thing. Here's an example of how much low speed torque this thing has. Lately, I have been drilling quite a bit of titanium out to 1/2". Low speed, high feed. At 100 rpm,...

Verell,
Thanks for the second link to an owners manual. It's even better than the first, worthy of a printout. I never completely read the manual before because of the crappy quality, but this...

That is correct. To reverse the leadscrew install gear "A" on the shaft that has the belt pulley instead of on the idler shaft. It would have been nice if they documented that...

Jeff

Thanks for the link to the complete owners manual!

Jeff

I can't comment on those "quirks", but I can on low speed power. At 1.3 HP, this thing is a monster. You wont find a stronger mini-lathe. At 100 rpm, I can't come close to slowing it down, even while...

I got mine about a month ago. Been using it every day. A mini-review and pictures here: http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?t=79325

Jeff