I'm thinking of buying Shoptask's new Eldorado 3 in 1 machine and was hoping some of you could point out some of the shortcomings of this machine before I make...
I have brand new one with DRO never used email me make offer transdoctor@... had health problems rite after purchase It's cherry I also have many extras ...
Can anyone give an aexample of how you may have altered a 3 jaw chuck with a small capacity, say 3" max., and was able to add details to the jaws to hold 4"...
I just wanted to let everybody know that at www.hoffhilk.com they are conducting online auctions for industrial machinery. This is a great way to fill out...
I have a Gallmeyer Livingston tool grinder, Model 60, and it needs some parts. The table rides on drill rods with balls between. Although it sounds simple...
I have posted three pictures of two of my projects. An American Pacemaker lathe and a Gisholt lathe. Both are World War Two vintage.I also unintentionally...
Someone told me that the lime plant at Genoa, OH used 25-cycle power until fairly recently, maybe they still do. It was my understanding that they had on-site...
Hi Group, I am a new member and reside in Maryland though I am moving to Florida in the spring. I am a journeyman machinist and currently have my own machinery...
It took awhile for the 3 phase, 60 cps system to be established as a standard. I know a guy that has a 2 phase Cincinnati tool grinder. He bought it in New...
I have dug out two lathe chuck adaptors. One is a L0 and the other a L00. They are used, a little rusty but not pitted. I don't have a machine with this mount,...
Hi all I'm a new member here, My ? is has anyone bought a 14 -16" import lathe of any kind? what i'm looking to do is convert one to cnc. I have a jet 13-36 i...
Hi Todd, it depends on what you want to do with it. I have an ACER 14" x 40" lathe I bought used and installed a FAGOR CNC control. It is rigid enough for most...
GM Group, I hope you are all doing well and getting ready to eat turkey, watch football and grab a nap. I want to take a second here to wish all in the group a...
... Hi Tom,Mostly general purpose stuff but there will definatly be tool steel. I used to run a bridgeport ez path 16" and fell in love with that machine...
Todd, I purchased the ballscrews from Linear Motion Products but had to make some of the mounting hardware and modify the existing mountings to fit for the...
... Hi Tom, how much do those screws cost and what does the Fagor control cost? the ajax sytem is convesational at the control and they give you the plc...
Hi Todd, I don't remember exactly the price of the screws but I think I paid $1800 for both and I did shop it out. As for the control I was a FAGOR dealer at...
... Hi Tom That's the whats nice about it i can put 3 to 4 controls on for the price of one of any of the other brands. i know that centroids warranty is a...
Hi Group, you have to check out Glenn's website it is Too Cool. There is so much info. there and something of interest for all. I spent some time there and...
Prices are indeed "good" Payment by "Paypal only" = bad (read Paypal's user agreement carefully, they do not allow charge-backs even if you use a credit card...
Hallo, everyone! My name is Vladimir, I'm from Ukraine. I'm interesting in making stepper motor driver. So If You have any scheme for fast stepper motor driver...
I've about decided to get an AXA size quick change tool post (Phase II on sale at ENCO) for my 1940's vintage Logan 10" lathe. Will there be an advantage to...
Hi Jeff I have an AXA on my 10" Logan; doubt the BXA would adjust low enough (but never had one to try it). Well satisfied with the AXA Lew ... From: washcomp...
Hi Jeff, Good choice on the Axa. I have a 12 inch lathe and the tool holder is at the bottom of it's adjustment. The AXA would have worked fine with this...
