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    Re: z-axis binding after machine move

    Thanks very much for all of the suggestions, I really appreciate the help. I have tried fully removing the gib and that made no difference unfortunately.

    Cliff - I checked the backside of the...
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    Re: z-axis binding after machine move

    Thanks, all good suggestions - the ballscrew and ways look clean and I've wiped them down with WD40 before running the oiler again.

    A potential twist in the bed makes some sense to me given that...
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    z-axis binding after machine move

    Hi,

    My Slant Pro has started having an issue where the Z axis binds up when moving at full jog speed - video below. The lathe sat for a period of months without being used before being moved to...
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    air collet closer not opening

    I have the Tormach air 5c collet closer, and it's been working great since I got it a few months ago until today - now it's not unclamping unless I tap the stock. Same stock and collet that was...
  5. Tips for dealing with the Tormach electrical terminal blocks?

    I'm currently installing a slant pro and when making connections to the terminal blocks, the instructions suggest pushing a flat head screwdriver in to open it up then push the ferrule in to the...
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    Shear hog in titanium?

    Has anyone tried using the Tormach shear-hog in titanium? I've read that generally Ti machines similarly to aluminium (with much lower feeds) so I was curious if the shear hog can be used...
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    Re: New 770 on the way to the UK :-)

    I took delivery of my 770 earlier this year (in Scotland); went for this transformer to step down to 110V: Wall Mounted Transformer 3300VA | Site Transformers | Screwfix.com

    I run also the...
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    Re: PathPilot Hot Keys or keyboard short cuts

    Does anyone know if there are keyboard shortcuts to change the jog step size?
  9. Re: UK Owners - PathPilot monitor recommendations and Transformer

    That's great info, thanks very much Andy!

    While I have you on the line...:) Do you have a recommendation for a Uk supplier of suitable ISO 68 machine oil and coolant (I'll be using a fogbuster)?
  10. UK Owners - PathPilot monitor recommendations and Transformer

    Hi,

    I placed my 770 order last week; expecting delivery in the UK mid-January. It seems that there is a pretty well established community of PCNC users in the Uk which certainly added to the...
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