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This is very much along the lines of my thinking. I really appreciate the information. If anyone has anything else to add, please feel free.

I've been searching for an answer to this question for a little while, and have found no clear results.

Before I get to the question at hand, I need to provide the appropriate background...

Thank you everyone for the replies. After a little work with the multimeter, I finally got it figured out. The Harbor freight schematic is a bit confusing, but overall it is correct, but you must...

I have looked at the Grizzly manual, it appears that they use a cap start, cap run motor; the wiring looks nothing like what I have. I appreciate the advice though.

Hello, I have reassembled my 9x20 to manual in order to do some machining for its CNC conversion. I am having trouble wiring the motor back up to the drum switch. I am running the stock 1HP single...

Planning on mounting tHe motor behind the lathe on and adjustable plate and driving the spindle with v belt. I have considered timing belt, but I do not like all the noise.

Progress is going to...

More pics! My spindle motor arrived this morning. Looking forward to seeing this baby in operation!

I have made a little progress on my build. The X axis bearing block is almost complete. My plan for the coming week is probably start looking at the design for the x-axis stepper mount.

I have...

After much deliberation, I have decided to use a DC motor to run the spindle. I have a desire to keep this machine capable of running on 110v AC power. After reading a few posts, it seems a...

I'll do some experimenting once the machine is running. I'll make the washer cage so that others may be added in the future if need. I really appreciate the info.

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks, I'll order these at break time.

Now that my steppers have arrived, and my bearings on the way, it is time to consider bellville spring washers. I would like to run between 80 and 90 pounds of preload on the ball nuts, as seems to...

My stepper motors are due to arrive from Keling tomorrow. Super fast shipping at only two days! Hopefully my bearings will arrive as well. I like to have them on hand before I start machining so I...

My stepper motors are due to arrive from Keling tomorrow. Super fast shipping at only two days! Hopefully my bearings will arrive as well. I like to have them on hand before I start machining so I...

Yes, the plan is to use 5/8 X .2 pitch ball screw for both axis. The reason is primarily that I already have a four foot stick that I did not use when I converted the mill; I ended up going the CNC...

Hello Everyone,

As this is one of my first posts here I should tell all of you a bit about me. I live near Columbus, Ohio, I work in Columbus as a machinist in a die shop. I run a Mazak...

In a production shop, drill sharpening should be a last resort as most have mentioned.
I have had several people in the shop teach me how to sharpen drills, and I am now getting good results....