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Interesting! I like the wood on the enclosure...

Keep at it. I am still reading.

Don't worry about that... keep posting up. I am enjoying the reading.

Not yet.. Been too busy with other projects, unfortunately. I have been gathering the parts though. I plan to do something close to your build. I have an older HF mill with the tilting column, but...

Glad to see you are back at it!. Will be following along.

Eric

Thanks for posting those! Working on my refit of my currently CNC'd X2 and I like your design.

Eric

Never mind. I have fixed this problem. It ended up being a bad connection :cheers:

I am in the middle of replacing my TB6560 controller with what I hope is a better setup. The TB6560 worked, eh OK, but it worked. I have KelingCNCs C10 BOB now with some CW250 Drivers.

The Y axis...

But for something tiny, like an X2 mill with steppers? Would that be a waste?

So if I have appropriately sized motors, I don't need gear reduction?

Thanks for the answer!

I was watching a couple videos (on YouTube) on a converted X2 to CNC. In one of the videos, the guy had direct drive on all 3 axes and stated he was going to "upgrade to gear reduction". This has me...

Very nice. I may have missed it before... did you do this from plans or is it self designed?

Eric

Here are plans for one designed by a woodworker. Maybe it will work for you...

http://www.joewoodworker.com/veneering/vacuumclamping.htm

Doh. I should have read just a little further! Thanks!

So I have started to acquire some of the funds to convert my HF 7x mini lathe. I downloaded the plans from http://jfettigmachines.com/

So what size steppers should I use for these plans?

Thanks

I forgot to ask... did you use castings for the case?

Eric

wow.

I like this alot.

It does look a little big... whatcha gonna use it for? Are you going to offer the plans for sale? I would be interested in them.

Eric

Thanks!

those are cool!

Link?

oohh a 924. Looks to be an S. if it is, make sure your belts are properly tensioned (and replaced if it hasn't been done in awhile).

Check out http://forums.rennlist.com/ for some good info on...

this has probably been around before but take a look. Some really nice sterlings.

Not sure what language it is tho...

http://www.homepages.hetnet.nl/~gvink01/index.html

Looking for sterling style steam engine plans. Some like this:

http://littlemachineshop.com/Products/Images/480/480.2213.jpg

or preferably like this:
...

Not to steal this thread from Dewayne, but Barry, that table looks good. Any chance of releasing the build plans for it?

Thanks
Eric

DeWayne... as soon as I get the money, I will be placing an...

Couple of questions first...

1. how big are the parts you want to machine?

2. what materials?

With those answered, you will get responses.

I currently own the HF version of the G8689. You...

Ok. I have used the search here and the internet. But I can seem to find the time to sort through everything. I just bought an x2 last week and am looking for links on modifying, adjusting tweeking...

Hoss... You made my day. I bought a X2 the other week and have been debating on how to go about CNCing it. Thanks a million!

Eric

Pretty new to Alibre Design Express... Playing around with it now. Question though, how do I make a slash cut in a tube? Say I have a tube with a 3.95" radious that is about 12" in length and .10...

Forgive this question if it sounds niave... I am still relatively new to the world of small mills.

Can your Z axis or the base be adapted to a different head? One with a little more muscle behind...

Doh! found a review....

http://www.cnczone.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=24

I am looking for some reviews of the lathemaster 8x14... Is it worth the extra cost over the HF 8x12 or it's competition?

Has anyone succesfully CNC'd one or are there kits or plans out there for...

I am thinking of getting a X3. Are there any dealers here in the states or am I looking at getting one of the clones (HF or Grizzly)?

From what I understand, the Grizzly has a bigger table. Are...