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I have the Shumatech DR-550 complete kit plus accessories that is new and in unopened condition. I've decided to sell it. If you are interested - PM me.

Mods, If this post is inappropriate......

GRF,

I just placed my deposit on a PM-25MV ... it's due in around the end of June.
I'm gathering parts and planning the work area ... :)

Bill S

GRF,

Thanks for your reply. It's good to hear that I don't need a Special interface card ... the servopack I purchased does not come with any cards.

I've just downloaded the technical manuals...

Hi Dano523,

I found myself in the same situation as you describe with your 8X12 several years ago. After much searching and pondering (they weren't as many 8x12's in use then ... (the 7X series...

Hi GRF,

I 've read your excellent build thread several times now, but can't tell what interface board you chose to use. Maybe I missed it, but could you tell me what board you used to connect the...

Hola,Ron, ( greetings from Uruguay for another week )

Nice to have you back on the lathe project ... I've missed your post ... :)

Good looking enclosure for sure and the VFD arrangement you...

Ron,

You're moving really fast now ... I can see the count down starting :banana:

You beat me to the compound solid block - I'm headed that way, but not there yet. I have been thinking about...

I'm in a much improved mood today so I'll reply to this again ... :)

Looking Good! Have you imported the file into Dolphin - how did that look?

Bill S

Ron,

I wouldn't laugh at you, maybe with you ... :stickpoke

You'd really laugh if I showed you my first solid model drawing ... LOL :D

I'm a bit grumpy this morning as I lost the ELS...

Ron, that's Beautiful! :banana:

Really! Looking very clean. You'll be Mach3 turning in no time at all.

btw, hiding the stepper motor in between the bed legs is pretty clever Buddy ... :cool:
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Ron,

it's gibberish to me also ... :D ...

But, the positive aspect of this sensor is that as long as something blocks the beam (like a disc) it is OFF - No signal. When the slotted portion of...

Hey Ron,

Check out the Sharp GP1A05 OPIC optointerrupter sensor for your spindle timing, it just needs a slotted disc.
Data sheet ...

GP1A05 Datasheet pdf - OPIC Photointerrupter with...

:cool: and looking Good!
The glass bead finish will really make the parts look professional. I can't help you with the bead size or the settings - I'm sure others can help and will.

Did you...

Most Excellent work - got to run :cheers:

U have PM :)

Regards,

Bill S

Hi Ronncat,

Been following your post that you've started. Most Excellent werk, imo :)

I enjoy post that show modifications to the HF8x12 - it's such a capable benchtop lathe - it's overlooked...

Hi Jeff,

I have an unopened Shumatech DRO-550 Board and extra component kit including the DRO-550 Overlay and Green filter that I'll sell to you if you're interested. I have changed my plans and...

Looking good ... keep us updated ... :)

regards,

Bill s

Been lurking since the beginning of this excellent thread - I keep checking in - looking for an update .... What's Up? ... :)

Regards,

Bill S

You're Very welcome .... :)

Hey Bill Z, looking good!

A couple of quick points for you ... if your tread mill motor needs to turn at a much higher rpm to reach it's rated horsepower - you might consider using the same...

I spent all morning on the phone with HF HeadQtrs and they're are not going to import anymore SKU# 95012. The manufacturing of this micro lathe has been stopped. I received my *Regrets* post card...

Blades, do you think additional cnc kit orders would be motivational to LMS ... :)

Bill S

First cuts - you win the prize! :)
Thanks for the video, that is impressive - great little machine - I'm thinking, like others, probably an excellent cnc setup!
Bummer, mine is still back ordered...

thanks Blades,

I just placed my Micro Lathe order ... don't know What I'm going to do with it, but had to have one!

Bill S :)

Yes, I've got indexing @ 5 degrees on that adaptor/chuck combo. I installed a 72 tooth spindle gear when I went with the bigger spindle. I can index from the 72 tooth spindle gear and verify it from...

If the chuck has *outside* or *reversible* jaws, then there's not a problem. Here's a pic of my 6" 4jaw chuck holding a 6" disk on my 8x12 ... still - a little extra clearance.
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Glad to see the photos again. Looking Good! :)

MadBee, Yup - I milled it right off :)

I still had to mill alittle off the AXA tool holder that holds the cutoff / parting tool (all my turning tools are 1/2" shank) that takes inserts and stands...

Hey Bill Z .... just knocking before entering ... LOL

You have a Great 8x12 mod thread going. I wish this thread had been available when I started ... :) Your 40 RPM mods are a great pictorial...

Hi MadBee,

Installing the Aloris AXA QC toolpost was the 1st mod to my 8x12. I removed the original threaded stud, milled a step on the topside of the ( [cross slide] - should have said the...