Step And Direction Equivalant
O.K I have a TB6560 Chinese 4 axis motor controller board. The axis connections are marked as A+,A-,B+, B-, what do the equal in numbers like 2,3,4. Can anyone assist in configuring Mach 3 Some images...
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Unaflow Steam Model Engine
I'm in a process of making one as Elmer's plans. Since I don't have a mill, sometimes I have to be creavive or use caveman tools like handsaw and files. 1mm diameter hole on conecting rod 2mm pin...
View ArticleNeed Help Choosing My First Lathe
So glad to have found this site. Many of the other ones are intimidating to a newbie. I need some advice and I would sure appreciate anyone’s input on this. Please bear with me. I am looking to find...
View Article9 X 20 Cross Slide Dovetails
Does anyone know what the angle of the cross slide dove tails are? I dont have anything to measure it with without dismantling it.
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I Gaging Dro Installation, Shenwai Sw900b Lathe
I Gaging DRO Installation i got the i gaging dro's for my Shenwai SW900B lathe. a close up of the scale installation, below... I Gaging Dro Installation, Shenwai Sw900b Lathe
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Full Profile Comp
First attempt at this. Bought enough 4140 to make about 3 of these. Threading almost done. And first 'oops'. Threading to a shoulder instead of milling out the first chamber to eliminate the shoulder....
View ArticleMotor Running Hot
We had our Memorial Day cookout yesterday because rain was forecast for today. My son-in-law was over with my daughter and grandkids. He had asked me about a wood turning lathe before because I have...
View ArticleClock
I'm building a clock and have posted messages about it at several different places on this forum. It was suggested to me to move to this area (horology) so, here it is. First some pictures already...
View ArticleMemorial Day
If your traveling leave early and drive safe....All the fools are out and they are in a hurry........... Most important remember what the Day is for............... View attachment 129866 ***G***
View ArticleNeed Help Installing Aliexpress Dro--
Hi, I have an old Van Norman 16 mill, and I just got an aliexpress DRO to install on it--need a little help here-- -I was reading about installing these DRO's on this forum and one fellow said "one...
View ArticleDc Motor Hum.....
Just installed this motor on my 1987 12x36 jet using a Minarik controller, drive belts not on so its not running under load. With power the motor runs smooth but hums quite loudly(gotta be louder than...
View ArticleSherline + Igauging Linear Dro; Possible?
I'm looking into DRO options for my Sherline setup... There are some things I don't like about the OEM solution. Has anyone successfully installed iGauging DROs on Sherline machines? On the lathe, the...
View ArticleCutting Cast Iron For Router Table
Hi All, I am in the middle of building up my new shop, it's been a long journey and it's finally at the point where I can actually get to making stuff, but first.... As you can see in the pictures, I...
View ArticleMid Evil Madness
My latest project started off with another 2" Tuner's Cube blank that I made some time back, and then it took an evil twist when I had the idea to make another geometrical project. I used my 90*...
View ArticleSouth Bend 1930 Junior Lives (almost)
Hey, folks! It's been a while since I've posted, and I just HAD to post, since I've finally made some progress on my Jan 1930 SB Junior 9". I bought it back in November, and it's the first foray into...
View ArticleAbsolute Rookie Needs Restoration Advice
just got my first lathe; a 1970's Atlas/Craftsman 6 incher. It seems to be in good shape but needs a good scrubbing as a minimum. It's got a lot of "patina," which I think is latin for "I forgot to oil...
View ArticleFirst Machining Project...custom Scribe
Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum and machining in general. I recently purchased a lathe and mill and have begun what seems like it will be a long fun process of making stuff out of metal. I spent a...
View ArticleA Project Quest
That's correct, a quest, not a request. Mark F and myself have decided to do a project together. What we wish to do will be announced at a later date. Here is the quest, we are looking for some who can...
View ArticleWhite Smoke From New To Me Mill Motor
This past weekend I bought an old Bridgeport mill off of Craigslist. The seller was selling all his machinery. He claimed to have not used the mill in over ten years and looking at the ways it looked...
View ArticlePower Drawbar
Thought i'd share my new power drawbar set up on my 9x42 mill. I decided to use pushbutton controls to activate the drawbar, seems easier to operate rather than a lever control. View attachment 129954...
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