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Thanks for the reply. I just built a new 30x48 shop, so space is not a problem so far. :D I also have a CNC Gang Lathe, a 9x49 Bridgeport mill, a PM45 mill and 12" swing manual lathe, as well as belt...

Hi there. I have been buying parts to build my first cnc router. At the time when ordering parts there was a considerable shortage with COVID, so I bought what I could get being concerned I might not...

BTW, thanks for the replies.

I thought alibaba was a Chinese scam site? They are safe to order from?

I just finished building a new 30x48 shop with its own separate 240v 200amp electric service with its own transformer, so no worries on power.:) I was going to bring in 3 phase but that was going to...

LOL! Seems like finding useful information on the net is getting harder these days.:)

Why not just drill and tap new holes?

So here is where I am at. Some day I would like to convert my Precision Mathews PM45M to CNC. It is nice to have a times when I need an extra mill setup in the shop, but I would be fine with just my...

Do branded Chinese Spindles exist? Would a place like Automated Technologies be a better place to buy from. I really do not know who is best to deal with.

Also I am now wondering if I should just...

I am looking to buy a 2.2kw water cooled spindle for my first build. I see two main types of these spindles on ebay and did not know if one is better then the other, or if it is just a crap shoot...

Thanks for the link. I don't know if the Fanuc -0M is the same as the 0T, but appreciated none the less. I am not sure what to do with most of the info on the pdf, but I will try to search for how...

Yes I must have because I didn't find this particular question / answer that I needed. That is way I asked here. If you know of a similar post that would have the answer I need, please feel free to...

What am I checking and where do I check for it?

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Greebe

Thanks guys. A friend just gave me a RS232 break out box today. I am not exactly sure what to do with it. Is there a way to plug it into the lathe to see what the configuration is? If so, what do...

Thanks for the help. I need some more advice now as the old computer is dead. We have a new laptop that only has USB ports. How should we connect this computer to the CNC lathe now? can a 9 pin...

Oh come on, you can't leave us all hanging. If not for yourself, finish it for us.:D

Greebe

Wow! What an awesome build. I have a foundry down the street, and have thought of getting a sand cast bed for a cnc lathe project like this. I don't really need one as I have a large Wasino CNC...

Hello there.

I know that this has probably been asked million times but I was unable to find an answer via the search control.

We acquired an older CNC lathe with a Fanuc O-T control that is...

Negative. I missed that one.:eek: But as skyeng mentioned maybe someone else can get some useful info from this post.

Greebe

I am just curious. Why did you buy a cnc mill with no intended use for it?

Greebe

MBG--

Your first post was asking about what to do from where your at now to get your business started. Since I have been getting a shop up and running for the past 8 months now, I think I can...