[cornbinder23]

Well I am starting this build log to document my conversion of a grizzly G9972Z 11X26 lathe, the lathe appears to be very similar to the G0602
just a bit longer
I already have a cnc SX3 that was utilized for this build
Most of the stock for this conversion I already had in the shop, so i wont really have a cost of materials as far as the stock goes

this is what it looks like after being stripped down and painted, I for one am not a big fan of grizzly green

Here are a few more pics

more to come:cheers:

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[cornbinder23]

Here is some more pics

This is the el cheapo 15 in lcd that I converted into a touchscreen




These show the start of the monitor mount, it swivels around out of the way when not in use


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[cornbinder23]

Here is another pic of the monitor arm, its made from 1.5" S.S. square tube, and bullet hinges so it can be lifted of if need be. The wires all run down through the tube
When open it does not interfere with the belt access cover

Here is some pictures of the control box, I am using a G540 and 387's
from keling

I am using a C3 index pulse card from CNC4PC, and also will be using a pokeys for the simple control panel. I used a pokeys on the mill and it works great!


More pics soon

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[cornbinder23]

Here is a pic of a simple button console for the lathe,
I will be using a pokeys. I dont know if this one is going to stay yet, as I might build a more elaborate one later. Still need to put on some legend plates for some of the buttons


Here is some shots of the monitor mount with the keyboard attached


Added an extra e-stop for the controller as well as the spindle
Also added grease zerks for the spindle bearings.


Some pics of the back of the control panel, the switchblock for the e-stop
and a pic of it installed on the lathe


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[RotarySMP]

Nicely intergrated retrofit. I'm looking forward to seeing it complete.

[cornbinder23]

Thank you,
I was beginning to think I was posting in a void

Here are some more pics of the computer case that was painted to match the lathe
and some more progress shots












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[doorknob]

I'm interested in following your progress...

What kind of paint stripper is effective on Grizzly Green?

[WOTDesigns]

keep it coming. good work so far.

[cornbinder23]

What kind of paint stripper is effective on Grizzly Green?

A sandblaster was used for most of it, as well as a D/A

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[doorknob]

A sandblaster was used for most of it, as well as a D/A

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That's D/A as in "dual action sander"?

[gd.marsh]

Looking good JT ..

I like the control panel & color coordinated PC ..

I've got a 10X24 Logan lathe in storage I'm thinking about converting if I ever get my mill completed so I'll be watching with keen interest!

Lots of pictures please ..

Gary

[cornbinder23]

That's D/A as in "dual action sander"?

Yep sorry for not clarifying

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[cornbinder23]

Looking good JT ..

I like the control panel & color coordinated PC ..

I've got a 10X24 Logan lathe in storage I'm thinking about converting if I ever get my mill completed so I'll be watching with keen interest!

Lots of pictures please ..

Gary

WHAT IS TAKING YOU SO LONG????????????
just kidding, I know how these things go, but I am really anticipating seeing what you will do when done with the "project"
Your chip auger looks great btw, makes me wish I had planned one or two for mine as my enclosure is DEEEEEEP with chips from this project HAHA

But here you go more pics!
here are some flex covers I picked up on the "bay" for 20 bucks


Here is some pics of the X axis pulley cover


And here is some pics of my dog Melvin enjoying the playhouse I built
FOR MY KIDS!!!


Lots more to come

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[WOTDesigns]

I'm one of those really ignorant ones so I'm sure any of you can answer this: how do the "pokeys" work? I understand it has digital inputs and outputs, but do you break off usb wires and run to each switch? how do you tell it which switch does what? computer controlled? is it just sending like "alt R" or whatever command would "jog x+" on the key board? I guys I'm procuring a digital set off programmable "relay" switches sending pre-programmed commands.

[cornbinder23]

Here is a link to the PoKeys55 (56) now i guess
PoLabs - Affordable PC USB oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and USB interfaces

You wire all of your switches to the pokeys and then the pokeys plugs in to the computer via usb, it is a keyboard emulator, it has alot of functions besides digital/analogue inputs and outputs, but I will not be using much in the way of functionality of the pokeys
You then program what switches do what in the pokeys software that you can download from polabs

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[cornbinder23]

Now I am working on the Z and X axis assembly
first pic is the plate that replaces the stock apron assembly


Next pic is the side plates that will house the X motor and mount


Next are pics of the assembly being fitted together



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[cornbinder23]

And heres some pics of the limit switch covers I made last weekend






Two of the covers have rare earth magnets inserted into pockets
so the will be adjustable for homing and different tool limits

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[Arquibaldo]

In post # 2 you mention:

"el cheapo 15 in lcd that I converted into a touchscreen"

Could you explain how did you do this conversion? I'm quite interested
in doing something similar...

Nelson

[RotarySMP]

Nice work. Could you please post a picture of the CNC machine you are making these parts on.

Magnetic limits make sense on a lathe, as the limit changes with each chuck or faceplate.

[cornbinder23]

In post # 2 you mention:

"el cheapo 15 in lcd that I converted into a touchscreen"

Could you explain how did you do this conversion? I'm quite interested
in doing something similar...

Nelson

The touchscreen is just an overlay resistive usb touchpanel that can be had on the "bay"
This is the one I used, but they can be had for cheaper
15 Inch 5 Wire Resistive Touch Screen Panel Kit USB | eBay

Very simple to set-up, and use, just fitting it behind the bezel can be a PIA though.
Some people use them over the bezel, and then backmount it in a case, or control panel

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