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AWERBY,
could you explain why not?

THIS MAY NOT BE THE BEST WAY TO DO SO BUT I USED A DIGITAL FISH SCALE TO PULL ON THE HANDLE UNDER USE AND THE HIGHEST RATING I GOT WAS 4 LBS. SO I FIGURED 4.5 LBS WOULD BE ENOUGH HEDGING. AND THAT...

I want to place a motor on the lead screw of my lathe.
I need help to figure out how much force it will need to turn it.

The motor will be directly connected to the shaft of the screw right where...

is something like this a good idea?

CNC DIY 5AXIS Stepper Motor Driver Controller 1 5A 3A Nema17 Nema23 Nema34 Motor | eBay

Bubba,

"Initially, you will need some steppers or servos to control the movement of the cross slide and the carriage, drivers for these motors, power supply, most likely a break out board (BOB) to...

so i need three programs?
is there not an all in one solution?

The PC platform I have would be Windows.

As far as a mentor goes, just someone I can speak with directly - txt - phone - email- to help figure out what to do is really all i need,

What I am...

I will be trying to convert a 12x36 metal lathe to cnc for hobby use.
From what I have been reading it is smartest to start by choosing the software before picking hardware.

Is this true?
Will...

Anyone in jacksonville Fl or nearby care to help me convert a 12x36 machine lathe into a cnc?

Several of you have mentioned that adding a detachable assembly would be problematical. I think you may be right.

I like the idea posted by "awerby" may be the solution.
Perhaps all I need to...

Thank you all for your input.
CNC is what I need.
The example was simplified and as i said it is just the project at hand.
There are others in the works as well.
There is a lot to consider. After...

I would like to add cnc capability to my lathe.

To be clear - I do not want to convert my lathe to cnc, I want to add a cnc router to it. I know what I would like, but have no idea on how to...

this may not be the correct forum but I am hoping help will be found here just the same.

i have an import [harbor freight model 43681] 36" machinist lathe - sorry it was all i could afford.
...

Jeff,
Thanks for the reply. I am sure that in time i will value the information you shared. Sadly right now that is over my head. My knowledge is so limited I assume i will need a rail, but what...

I already own that unit. it was acquired to satisfy a debt.
I need help in converting it.
And my current budget is limited.

If this is in the wrong forum please let me know where I should post it to.

I have this woodworking lathe that I use to repair and make pool cues:...