[hoss2006]

Hey Hoss, When you use your rotary tool changer, is it essential to flip the Z for the extended travel? Would it work without doing that? I want to cut something. The difference between the 0704 and my little Dyna or Sherlines is night and day.

No need to do the Z flip to use the ATC 4. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjkzIf6g1HU&feature=plcp"]ATC 4[/ame].
Just need 10.5" clearance from the table to spindle nose to change tools.
Hoss

[Fastest1]

I was watching the video and thought I saw the Gib adjustment screw on the left side of your Z. I didnt see the slot for the ball screw mount below so I was unsure. Thanks

[hoss2006]

yeah, mine has the z flip done in the video but I don't go anywhere near as high as it could.
The stock mill is supposed to have about 13" spindle to table clearance, plenty of room.
Hoss

[Signal9]

Hoss, do you know off hand which gib X / Y is longer?

[hoss2006]

Just went and measured, on mine the X is about 7" and the Y is 6 7/8".
Hoss

[Signal9]

Thanks hoss you awesome as usual.

[hoss2006]

Your welcome, piece of cake.
Hoss

[Fastest1]

These spambots keep showing up!

[hoss2006]

These spambots keep showing up!

just report them by clicking the triangle on the right side.
Mods will delete and ban them.
Hoss

see, gone already.

[AlanB243]

Great Thread!

I'm still working my way through it, have read through the first one, a third of this one and a few of the recent pages, plus a bunch of other threads.

I have a G0516 (C6/X2 combo) and was thinking about CNC'ing it but see that no one does that. Was also thinking about getting an X3 but see this G0704 may be a better choice.

Coincidentally, my G0516 came with a lathe motor that failed in a few minutes, and the repaired motor failed in a few minutes as well. I converted it to a treadmill motor before they could ship me a working motor. I still have a new G0516 motor in the box I should sell.

Have made a lot of parts on the G0516, mostly plastic, some aluminum, not much steel. Not a machinist, but have figured out how to make a few things and paid for the machine a few times over. But it would be nice to let the machine do more of the work, and allow me to make some more complex parts that I don't have the patience to make now.

The tool changer looks very interesting, would really like to have something like that when I do this. Would a simple solid back work instead of the spring loaded doors?

Any estimate on the current lead time on the G0704 from Grizzly?

Thanks for all your effort and support!

[hoss2006]

It's good you have the 0516 cause it would really help with doing a conversion on the 0704.
A simple back?
There's no wait any longer on the 0704 at grizzly, they are caught up and all 3 warehouses show it in stock.
Hoss

[AlanB243]

By a simple back I meant a rectangular cover attached to the rotating part of the tool holder. When rotated to the 'closed' position it would block the chips. Not as elegant as the spring loaded doors but seems like it would work.

[hoss2006]

Yeah I tried a number of mockups including this one with a panel mounted to the rack.
Thought was it would rotating around inside the cover, problem was it interfered with the first and last tool position
and on this small rack hit the frame.
Twin doors worked out the best.
Hoss

[hoss2006]

Dang, just realized the 2 year anniversary of this thread was yesterday and we just missed
making it to half a million views. shucks.
Thanks for all the interest and positive contributions.
Hoss

[mhackney]

Thank you Hoss for showing us the way! I can't say how pleased I am with my G0704 Hoss Phase 2 conversion, it has significantly impacted my business in a positive way!

cheers,
Michael

[hoss2006]

Thanks, super to hear and glad to help. Those reels you make look awesome, pity I don't fish or I'd snap one up.
Hoss

[AlanB243]

Thanks for a great thread.

Ordering the DVDs.

Is erniek the right paypal?

[Fastest1]

Thanks for a great thread.

Ordering the DVDs.

Is erniek the right paypal?

Yes it is.

[hoss2006]

Thanks for a great thread.

Ordering the DVDs.

Is erniek the right paypal?

Thanks Alan, yeah that's me.
Hoss

[Fastest1]

Hoss, I was just trying to make sure your business was still going on while you worked on the next "reveal"! Curious minds want to know!

Thanks Alan, yeah that's me.
Hoss