[Stevie]

overall view of my set-up

details of the head; the2 tappedholes in the front of the toolpost allow me to adda piggy back tool holder; stops me from losing my distance from the turning tool to the partoff tool

tailstock set-up

z axis nut; 2 parts with a spring to stop BL

[Stevie]

Just under the chuck; i did mess up in thisarea; I can fix it; "ONE DAY"

need to be able to have more than 4 images here per post

[erikkate]

Please show us some pictures of some parts you made with this great machine!
Looks very solid to me.

[Stevie]

there's lots on my site
www.modelbarrels.com

[Deviant]

Is the tailstock removable?

What is the through bore on your spindle head?

What motor did you use that's hidden under the countertop.

Thanks,

[Stevie]

Is the tailstock removable?

What is the through bore on your spindle head?

What motor did you use that's hidden under the countertop.

Thanks,

The tailstock upper part can be moved back; if you remove the plate carrying the stepper you can remove the tailstock off the ways

The spindle has a 23/32nd hole through

The motor for now is a Marathon 1/3hp 120v single phase 3600 rpm

[erikkate]

Doesn't the second toolholder bother you during work?

Neat machine! Keep the photos comin .

[Stevie]

not at all; every thing i make has to be parted off; I need to now the exact distance all the time; so i just have it always there
It's no different than a turret lathe

[WayneHill]

Sweet :cheers:

[Stevie]

You asked what it can make; helped make this with the help of my 4 axis

[erikkate]

amazing.
Love photo's.

Really nice machinery you've got over there steve.

[Deviant]

On your chrome rods, do they run on a bushing? Or is the carriage just drilled to slip fit over the rod?

[Stevie]

The carrage is wire EDM'ed to fit; the clearance is about 0.001 plus i have wear pads and adjusters to keep it tight as it wears; but up to now I have yet to adjust it; so the EDM finish on the 7075 T651 is perfect; it holds the oil just as planned

[Deviant]

What size lead screws are you using for the cross slide?

Did you use a spring loaded double nut for that also?

Also, can I get a couple shots of the backside of your cross slide. ((pulley/stepper mount))

Thanks

[Mcgyver]

Nice job, thanks for the photos!

[Stevie]

What size lead screws are you using for the cross slide?

Did you use a spring loaded double nut for that also?

Also, can I get a couple shots of the backside of your cross slide. ((pulley/stepper mount))

Thanks

It's just a direct drive; through a coupling
Backlash is taken up by a teflon button

[nervis1]

Tell me how you made the spindle...nice job BTW!

[Stevie]

The spindle i turned from a 13" length of 4140 prehard; started at 4.75 diameter
I turned it down to the diameters needed and parted it off
The chuck mount face was turned by the lathe it's self once the spindle was installed; this ensured accurate 90's and the chuck runs BOB ON

[Cnc Wana bee]

Hi,Did you bulid the machine by your self?

[Stevie]

did you read the thread?