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No, it is just a plain nipple... until it breaks off. My post was just an option for repairing the break.

Heard of a couple instances of the plastic nipple breaking off and I found a pretty easy fix. Fortunately my local Ace hardware store had the proper fitting with the correct hose barb for the tygon...

Sounds like I have the same issue with my old 8". I suspected it was brake related as it happens only in one direction. Did you follow any directions or drawings? I was reluctant to tear into it...

I have an early version of the ATC and I had issues with crashing even after exhaustive alignment marathons and head scratching. Turned out the solution in my case was simple... just increase the...

The Tormach shuttle has the outer ring for continuous travel and the inner ring for step moves. Does the Vista (or others) have the same type of dual function wheels (inner and outer wheel) or are...

I've got a related question but not specifically about the software.

What is the advantage of using a tapping head over a tension/compression tapping head?

I see that a lot of experienced...

tikka308

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. It answers a lot of questions of functionality and operation.



Mark...

I like the way you just unbolted the stepper box. Sure makes things simpler. Unfortunately on the 1100 there are two manifolds, one on each side so this method would just expose one of them.

As...

I have the 8" and it is heavy. I use plywood on the bed during mounting/un-mounting. One issue with the 8" is the ATC clearance with long tools, ie drills. I've considered trimming the top as...

I had issues with the coolant plumbing pretty much from day one. I hated the supply hose being in the way, getting grungy, being a source of fluid leaks through the mill stand. Once I got the ATC...

Oops, also assumed you had a 1100

the link for all the Tomach manuals and exploded views just in case:
Tormach Product Manuals | Tormach LLC providers of personal small CNC machines, CNC tooling,...

Don't remove the table though!

I also recently had issues with my lube system and had to access the lube manifolds under the table. After agonizing over it for a couple days I just jumped in with...

I got a gallon of the Premier 600 when I bought my 1100 which worked well for my needs (I machine mostly nonferrous, plastics and a little steel). When I ran out and went to order from Tormach the...

Nitewatchman, I forget, do you have the ATC? Will the light work with the ATC? If you think so which would be the best diameter? OK with flood coolant?

Thanks, Mark...

Hi Spinnetti,

I sent one of my kits to Andy at Tormach and they liked it enough to endorse it on the Tormach "Milling About" blog. We discussed several options including being a supplier or just...

Thought a picture would be appropriate. This is a standard TTS ER20 with a thread mill (.17dia) and the CTC ER11 with an engraver (1/8" shank). Yes, that is brass that I made the bushing out of...

I have a standard 8" 4th and did some machining of very small parts and know exactly what you're dealing with. In an effort to keep the setup as short and rigid as possible I found that the standard...

Hi, I posted more sight gages on eBay.

Mark...

ebay.com/itm/130887289880?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

If this is a new machine I'd call Tormach right off the bat. I've had nothing but excellent help from Andy and Daniel with my ATC. Yes, I know it's the weekend - every time I have problems with my...

Hi, I made some more Sight Gage Kits and listed them on eBay:

Coolant Fluid Sight Gage Kit for Tormach Other Machine Tools Gauge | eBay

I hoped to have them sooner but had issues with the...

Sold the last one this morning but I'll make some more in the next week or so. I'll post on this forum when I put them on eBay.

Mark...

Oh My! I think my trial run of ten sight gages has proved successful. They all sold. I'll make another batch in the next week or so and post when I list them on eBay. I think I'll also send one...

I know what you mean about low coolant. I use to listen for when the pump would start to make that "I'm starting to suck air" sound and dump in two gallons. Once I got the ATC that wasn't practical...

I just listed my last four. I put the price back at $40, which I think is fair. If they sell I'll make another batch.

Thanks for the interest, Mark...

Hi, I got tired of sticking a pencil in my coolant tank to figure out the level and broke down and made a simple sight gage. It came out pretty good so I made a dozen of them and listed them on...

Oops, sorry about that.

eBay listing for drive, Y motor, and Z motor:

Tormach PCNC Series II Stepper Motor Drive CNC Mill | eBay

Tormach PCNC Series II Stepper Motor for x Y Axis CNC Mill |...

I just listed a driver and Y&Z motors from my series II mill (serial #1645 - March 2010) on eBay.

My Z drive failed and after seeing the price for just the single drive ($267) I decided to upgrade...

I did as Texfred suggested, just drilled two new holes and all worked well. That was over a year ago and there has been no issues with coolant leakage in the front.

I've been using a Medialink Wireless N USB Adapter for over a year with no problems. My desk and design computer (and wireless router) are on the main floor and my shop and mill are one floor down. ...

As well as drag and drop you can copy and paste multiple times. For example you can pick an operation at the bottom of the list, copy it, and then highlight any other operation and paste. The...