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S_J_H A benchtop cnc lathe build 07-16-2007, 03:39 AM

bigbunny5 That is Nice Man, I'm a Huge... 07-16-2007, 07:35 AM

WilliamD Very Nice!!! I can't believe... 07-16-2007, 10:26 PM

Al_The_Man Look like a fairly large... 07-16-2007, 10:32 PM

S_J_H Thanks guys. I'm just having... 07-16-2007, 11:41 PM

FPV_GTp hi I have to agree with... 07-16-2007, 11:54 PM

S_J_H FPV_GTp, Thanks, I think Al... 07-17-2007, 05:29 AM

digits That's looking great Steve :)... 07-18-2007, 12:13 AM

S_J_H digits, My mini lathe... 07-18-2007, 05:43 AM

zephyr9900 Steve, didn't you write that... 07-18-2007, 07:31 PM

bigbunny5 SJS when you finish that... 07-18-2007, 06:44 AM

S_J_H wow that would be small!... 07-18-2007, 08:35 PM

zephyr9900 :idea: I have always thought... 07-18-2007, 11:51 PM

keitholivier Steve You should consider... 07-20-2007, 03:10 AM

zephyr9900 Steve, I found the thread I... 07-20-2007, 07:04 AM

dfro Steve, I have some... 11-28-2009, 07:49 AM

S_J_H cross slide base/rails... 07-18-2007, 10:38 PM

S_J_H Keith, I have a lot of... 07-20-2007, 04:19 AM

Mcgyver Steve the lathe looks great.... 07-20-2007, 01:20 PM

S_J_H Randy, yes that is correct.... 07-21-2007, 01:40 AM

S_J_H Will, I use a ground and... 07-21-2007, 02:24 AM

S_J_H Thanks Alan, yes the cross... 08-18-2007, 01:08 AM

will gilmore follow up question to above... 07-21-2007, 01:52 AM

will gilmore thanks for the reply i hadnt... 07-28-2007, 04:00 PM

acondit Steve, I saw on your photo... 08-16-2007, 07:42 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, just found your... 08-18-2007, 06:53 AM

S_J_H Hi Ian, The max parallel... 08-19-2007, 01:25 AM

S_J_H There is simply no available... 08-20-2007, 02:18 AM

S_J_H Ian, here is a shot showing... 08-20-2007, 04:19 AM

S_J_H Thanks Ron! A couple... 08-31-2007, 05:10 AM

S_J_H I used precision flat stock... 09-04-2007, 04:37 AM

zephyr9900 What surface did you set up... 09-04-2007, 07:21 AM

S_J_H Randy, The rail risers were... 09-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Rube Damn Steve...you'll have to... 09-04-2007, 05:50 PM

S_J_H Rube, Thanks, you'll be able... 09-05-2007, 06:36 AM

zephyr9900 Steve, I think I have one of... 09-05-2007, 07:33 AM

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Oldmanandhistoy Steve, Put some blue on a... 09-05-2007, 08:07 PM

handlewanker Hi, is the screw going to be... 08-19-2007, 09:11 AM

rustamd If that screw will be cut off... 08-19-2007, 05:46 PM

handlewanker Hi rust, In photo 3 it looks... 08-19-2007, 06:17 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Hi, That’s the way I see... 08-20-2007, 01:30 AM

rustamd to me it looks like it was... 08-20-2007, 01:33 AM

rustamd it does look that if nut... 08-19-2007, 06:27 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, I assumed the nut... 08-20-2007, 03:19 AM

Ron111 Steve, I like it!!!!!!!!!... 08-27-2007, 04:36 PM

rustamd its looking good! 08-31-2007, 05:18 AM

Builder4wd Hi, You mentioned that you... 09-01-2007, 01:26 AM

rustamd i would want to think that... 09-01-2007, 01:30 AM

Oldmanandhistoy Steve is your test indicator... 09-04-2007, 05:54 PM

will gilmore what kind of accuracy are you... 09-06-2007, 02:55 AM

snapman Very nice! In another... 09-06-2007, 05:34 AM

rustamd any more progress... 09-07-2007, 07:15 PM

S_J_H No new pics yet. I begin... 09-07-2007, 08:57 PM

rustamd That sounds like a plan, just... 09-07-2007, 09:03 PM

S_J_H pics,... we need more f-ing... 09-09-2007, 12:09 AM

Willyb Hi Steve Looks good. I... 09-09-2007, 01:02 AM

S_J_H Willy, I thought long and... 09-09-2007, 03:55 PM

S_J_H The rail risers are now flat.... 09-09-2007, 11:55 PM

S_J_H John, thanks! I'm just having... 09-10-2007, 07:04 AM

S_J_H Thanks Rube. It was very nice... 09-10-2007, 10:10 PM

Builder4wd S_J_H, Great job on the... 09-13-2007, 05:13 AM

Oldmanandhistoy How I would do it and it is... 09-13-2007, 11:53 AM

S_J_H You just want the surfaces... 09-13-2007, 01:52 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Shim:eek: :D 09-13-2007, 01:57 PM

S_J_H Ian, I am not sure what you... 09-14-2007, 05:38 AM

Oldmanandhistoy And I thought he was paying... 09-14-2007, 09:03 AM

S_J_H Well you know, sometimes... 09-14-2007, 02:06 PM

S_J_H ok ok ok, No shim! I'll do it... 09-14-2007, 02:11 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Very nice job on the rail... 09-10-2007, 12:18 AM

Willyb Hi Steve Your risers look... 09-10-2007, 02:52 AM

Rube I agree. I had the pleasure... 09-10-2007, 02:45 PM

handlewanker Hi all, it just goes to show... 09-13-2007, 04:15 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Steve, Good luck with the... 09-13-2007, 04:22 PM

handlewanker Ooooooohhhhhh.......a kick in... 09-14-2007, 01:47 PM

Oldmanandhistoy :) 09-14-2007, 02:15 PM

handlewanker 'lo John, getting a bit testy... 09-14-2007, 05:37 PM

S_J_H Ian, thanks for the detailed... 09-14-2007, 09:52 PM

Oldmanandhistoy I’m only 42 btw. Right... 09-14-2007, 10:17 PM

S_J_H From your handle I thought... 09-15-2007, 01:23 AM

Oldmanandhistoy Long story, lets just say... 09-15-2007, 10:25 AM

S_J_H A few new pics. The rails are... 09-17-2007, 04:48 AM

Oldmanandhistoy :) John 09-17-2007, 01:03 PM

S_J_H Ian, sorry I misread your... 09-17-2007, 02:04 PM

handlewanker Yeah, I thought he was a bit... 09-15-2007, 10:42 AM

handlewanker Hi SJH, nope, re post #91, I... 09-17-2007, 01:31 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, If you look at... 09-17-2007, 02:47 PM

Oldmanandhistoy And I would be one of them... 09-17-2007, 02:54 PM

Willyb Hi Steve What is the... 09-17-2007, 10:29 PM

S_J_H Willy, the parallels were ... 09-17-2007, 10:50 PM

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S_J_H Willy, there is no encoder or... 09-18-2007, 03:13 AM

S_J_H yes, several improvements and... 09-24-2007, 02:57 AM

S_J_H Ian, Well the old machines... 09-29-2007, 11:28 PM

S_J_H Very close to making some... 09-30-2007, 11:30 PM

Willyb Looking good Steve. Why the... 10-01-2007, 03:19 AM

S_J_H Willy, yeah the old belt... 10-02-2007, 01:06 AM

S_J_H First tests of the x and z... 10-03-2007, 08:35 PM

Willyb Looks Good. 10-03-2007, 09:58 PM

S_J_H Willy, yes the belt drive is ... 10-04-2007, 12:50 AM

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Rube Hey Steve...that looks great.... 10-04-2007, 12:04 PM

S_J_H Ian, I do not really... 10-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Willyb Hi Steve Thanks for... 10-04-2007, 04:34 PM

rustamd any more progress or taking... 09-23-2007, 11:19 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, and I thought my... 09-29-2007, 05:26 PM

rustamd looking beautifull!!! 10-01-2007, 12:05 AM

Oldmanandhistoy So what do you think the... 10-04-2007, 12:46 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, very interesting... 10-04-2007, 04:58 AM

Oldmanandhistoy Hi Steve, ... 10-04-2007, 05:52 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, that was only my... 10-04-2007, 06:18 PM

S_J_H :rolleyes: I did consider... 10-04-2007, 09:41 PM

S_J_H Willy, I am planning on... 10-04-2007, 10:04 PM

digits Asymmetric, or not, IMHO it's... 10-04-2007, 11:30 PM

S_J_H Thanks Digits, Well all, The... 10-05-2007, 12:10 AM

Willyb Hi Steve Just curious what... 10-05-2007, 04:25 PM

hybidder Very nice project. I read... 10-07-2007, 03:29 PM

S_J_H Hello everybody, The... 10-08-2007, 06:14 AM

Willyb Hi Steve I am really... 10-08-2007, 07:57 AM

digits Congratulations Steve - you... 10-08-2007, 09:27 PM

S_J_H Willy, I'll need more low... 10-09-2007, 01:41 AM

Rube Congratulations on the... 10-09-2007, 06:30 PM

zephyr9900 That is looking mighty tasty,... 10-09-2007, 09:07 PM

S_J_H Ahh it's just a cobbled up... 10-10-2007, 01:30 AM

zephyr9900 Steve, if you can get by with... 10-10-2007, 04:23 AM

Willyb Hi Steve Just finished... 10-10-2007, 04:24 AM

S_J_H Hi Ian, Good, very... 10-10-2007, 05:10 AM

S_J_H Randy, very interesting. I... 10-10-2007, 05:26 AM

handlewanker Hi John, I suppose you could... 10-04-2007, 06:49 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Ian, As I said I see your... 10-04-2007, 07:16 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, do you know why... 10-05-2007, 03:36 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, just reread your... 10-05-2007, 04:34 PM

Oldmanandhistoy Hi Steve, As you say “the... 10-08-2007, 12:24 PM

handlewanker ZINGGGGGGG, now that is what... 10-10-2007, 03:32 AM

CountZero Very impressive! Stupid... 10-10-2007, 08:35 AM

S_J_H This is Ron's schematic I... 10-10-2007, 01:49 PM

S_J_H ......BREAKING NEWS....... ... 10-10-2007, 08:59 PM

S_J_H The lathe threads. I have... 10-13-2007, 01:14 AM

Willyb Way to go Steve. Looks... 10-13-2007, 11:25 AM

S_J_H Well I played with cnc... 10-14-2007, 12:38 AM

dkowalcz I have a setup very similar... 10-14-2007, 03:05 PM

Willyb Hi Steve I would go with a... 10-14-2007, 11:07 PM

S_J_H HP is King! 10-15-2007, 12:31 AM

Oldmanandhistoy 0.1" :eek: Way to go :) you... 10-15-2007, 12:45 AM

Willyb Hi Steve You have got to... 10-15-2007, 12:58 AM

S_J_H Yeah I am pretty happy now.... 10-15-2007, 02:38 AM

S_J_H Ian, great story about the... 10-15-2007, 02:44 AM

dkowalcz Sure. These pictures are... 10-15-2007, 03:50 PM

S_J_H the4thseal, I don't have 220... 10-15-2007, 12:41 AM

svenakela This is a beauty! Wouldn't... 10-10-2007, 09:20 PM

belli Hi Steve, If memory serves... 10-13-2007, 12:04 PM

the4thseal can you use tapered roller... 10-14-2007, 05:39 AM

the4thseal i do not have 220 in my shop... 10-15-2007, 12:14 AM

Willyb You can get VFD's that will... 10-15-2007, 12:44 AM

the4thseal thanks for the vfd info.....i... 10-15-2007, 01:28 AM

the4thseal sjh- what motor are you... 10-15-2007, 01:32 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, about your 5V... 10-15-2007, 02:27 AM

the4thseal can i use any ac motor with a... 10-15-2007, 03:44 AM

Willyb You will need to use a 3... 10-15-2007, 05:42 AM

the4thseal i understand....i... 10-15-2007, 06:01 AM

Willyb For the 1hp setup you could... 10-15-2007, 07:50 AM

S_J_H A few things to consider,... 10-15-2007, 01:19 PM

Willyb Steve Good point Steve. ... 10-15-2007, 06:45 PM

balsaman Actually it's not that close.... 10-15-2007, 07:27 PM

samco I am assuming that those... 10-15-2007, 07:43 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, I replied 2 pages... 10-15-2007, 04:17 AM

the4thseal this one in the 1hp range.... 10-15-2007, 06:27 AM

svenakela Steve, what is the feedback... 10-15-2007, 10:19 AM

balsaman No feedback. A VFD varies... 10-15-2007, 12:19 PM

svenakela Yes, I know the VFD part, it... 10-15-2007, 04:17 PM

Willyb Hi Guys Actually I think... 10-15-2007, 08:18 PM

S_J_H dkowalcz, nice work. I would... 10-16-2007, 03:48 AM

svenakela Thanks for the info Steve, I... 10-16-2007, 06:49 AM

Willyb Hi Steve Wanted to ask you... 10-16-2007, 06:33 AM

S_J_H Matt, yes 44 passes and it... 10-16-2007, 01:33 PM

Willyb Hi Steve Thanks for the... 10-17-2007, 07:54 AM

S_J_H Willy, I know that if... 10-18-2007, 01:05 AM

romihs Great job Steve! 10-18-2007, 09:30 PM

Willyb Hi Guys Went to CMTS... 10-19-2007, 12:14 AM

S_J_H Thanks Sandi. I'll be... 10-19-2007, 07:16 PM

S_J_H Lathe mounted with new vfd... 10-23-2007, 12:54 AM

S_J_H The big motor kicks some... 10-23-2007, 06:13 AM

Willyb Looking good Steve. Can't... 10-23-2007, 06:37 AM

S_J_H photobucket seems to be... 10-25-2007, 04:50 AM

S_J_H screeeeeechhhhh!!... I put... 10-26-2007, 01:07 AM

S_J_H rustamd, oh sure it has been... 10-26-2007, 04:39 AM

S_J_H It's nice when something... 10-27-2007, 10:58 PM

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S_J_H It's just flex hose ducting.... 10-27-2007, 11:21 PM

S_J_H final videos. Enjoy! 10-29-2007, 02:20 AM

S_J_H Thanks Ian! If you look close... 10-29-2007, 09:14 PM

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keebler303 Steve Is your 4 key... 10-16-2007, 04:29 AM

the4thseal ok...wait a minute......you... 10-16-2007, 08:30 AM

keebler303 Great work Steve. The... 10-23-2007, 01:53 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, the set-up is... 10-23-2007, 03:39 AM

rustamd It looks very good. I'm... 10-23-2007, 03:53 AM

rustamd too bad you not driving the... 10-26-2007, 01:29 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, the proof is in the... 10-29-2007, 03:45 AM

RotarySMP Hi Steve, Great work. Have... 10-30-2007, 09:44 AM

miljnor Hey Steve, You mentioned... 10-31-2007, 05:11 PM

Ron111 Steve, Good job!!! Makes me... 10-31-2007, 11:26 PM

the4thseal i have a question......while... 11-18-2007, 07:42 AM

RotarySMP To address the opposing needs... 11-19-2007, 02:19 PM

the4thseal for a lathe of the size and... 11-19-2007, 06:35 PM

the4thseal i am not saying that your... 11-20-2007, 08:45 AM

the4thseal well i am trying to feel... 11-21-2007, 01:13 AM

digits I've been lusting after an... 06-20-2008, 10:58 AM

will gilmore Now that you have had your... 06-18-2008, 09:39 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, I would hate to... 06-19-2008, 05:41 PM

S_J_H W. Smith, I'll keep my eye... 07-08-2008, 07:27 PM

S_J_H Thanks Ian. I could... 07-09-2008, 03:21 PM

S_J_H Thanks Bob, Yes a gang tooled... 07-09-2008, 11:45 PM

S_J_H Possible new lathe build ?... 07-13-2008, 09:50 PM

S_J_H Ian, Thanks for your input!... 07-14-2008, 03:38 PM

S_J_H Well, I had a little... 07-15-2008, 02:54 PM

BobWarfield Set the slide up as a generic... 07-15-2008, 03:11 PM

S_J_H ah hell, I think it'll just... 07-16-2008, 07:26 PM

S_J_H Ian, A SB9 uses the inner... 07-17-2008, 02:12 PM

S_J_H Ian, Yes my bed suffers from... 07-18-2008, 02:06 PM

S_J_H Ian, Yes, I would very much... 07-19-2008, 04:57 PM

S_J_H It's official. I have started... 07-19-2008, 11:06 PM

S_J_H Ian, Thanks for all the tips... 07-25-2008, 01:55 PM

will gilmore Here's to a speedy recovery.... 06-21-2008, 05:22 AM

CNCfun&games Steve, Nice Build!... 07-02-2008, 07:14 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, glad to hear you're... 07-09-2008, 04:13 AM

BobWarfield Steve, I continue to admire... 07-09-2008, 04:19 PM

will gilmore i see the turnbuckle briefly... 07-09-2008, 04:58 PM

The Blight Make a mill! Use it as the... 07-14-2008, 12:50 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, quite an... 07-14-2008, 03:03 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, true, at least you... 07-15-2008, 02:46 AM

will gilmore Steve, How much Z and X... 07-15-2008, 08:41 PM

handlewanker Hi Steve, a horizontal borer,... 07-16-2008, 04:36 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, just looked at your... 07-17-2008, 11:59 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, yep I know what you... 07-18-2008, 04:47 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, I really like that... 07-19-2008, 04:39 AM

Oldmanandhistoy :p 07-19-2008, 07:29 AM

handlewanker Wow Steve, you little ripper,... 07-25-2008, 04:22 AM

mattinker hand planer 07-25-2008, 10:40 AM

handlewanker Hi Steve, the tailstock is... 07-25-2008, 09:18 PM

mattinker Thread squatter, again! 07-25-2008, 10:06 PM

asuratman Gilman 07-30-2008, 04:08 AM

S_J_H Aristo, thanks, The little... 07-31-2008, 11:18 PM

dfro Steve, Could you provide a... 01-07-2009, 08:50 AM

S_J_H dfro, The tailstock uses a... 01-08-2009, 06:36 PM

dfro Steve, Thank you! The pics... 01-10-2009, 08:54 AM

S_J_H Thanks Joe. The lathe has... 04-25-2009, 08:25 PM

asuratman Hi Steve, I can open that... 07-31-2008, 03:09 PM

asuratman Steve, Thanks, I can open... 08-01-2008, 01:37 AM

keebler303 Dave Is this the flat way... 01-10-2009, 06:36 PM

tootalew would A-36 be a good steel to... 01-22-2009, 10:06 PM

CNC55 Info need please, 03-13-2009, 05:08 PM

Joezx10r Thread digging a little here... 04-25-2009, 03:10 AM

Joezx10r Could U tell me what the... 04-26-2009, 06:55 AM

Rube Hi Joe...the distance from... 04-26-2009, 04:32 PM

Joezx10r Thanks for the info I would... 04-26-2009, 04:55 PM

Sadheer CNC Lathe 11-28-2009, 03:54 PM

mwood3 quick question, what length... 06-10-2011, 07:02 AM

S_J_H hmmm.. I could use a few... 04-30-2009, 02:57 AM

praetor Much appreciated 05-01-2009, 03:59 PM

handlewanker WHAT........you got rid of... 04-27-2009, 05:56 AM

Rube HAHAHA...yeah, Steve seems to... 04-27-2009, 01:17 PM

praetor Joezx10r is that a possible... 04-28-2009, 10:15 PM

Joezx10r Heres the link to the... 04-28-2009, 11:43 PM

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Rube HAHA...actually, I didnt get... 04-29-2009, 12:21 PM

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Rube Thanx for the input Bob. I... 05-02-2009, 01:55 PM

CNCfun&games Steve: This is an... 12-03-2013, 10:15 PM

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