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Well the ShopTask is gone and I was sorry to see her go. I just didn't have enough need for a CNC machine and was just using it manually anyhow. Now with my new Grizzly 3-In-One I have a longer...

I really don't have a need for CNC just some occasion simple lathing/milling. Having a longer lathe bed and doing some threads would be a big plus for me. Yesterday I bought a Grizzly 12x36, G9729...

I'd like to know also! Seems we can hear the crickets cause it's so quiet! Hmmmm.

Sooooo, how's the new hobby going? Got some pics? Udate needed ASAP!

Shop Task 17-20 XM TC, 1993 CNC

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I have a Shop Task 17-20 XM TC that has already been converted to CNC. With lots of help from "HelicopterJohn" we, mostly him, got the CNC portion up and running several years ago. I'm now thinking...

Thanks Foogl for your post.
Uh Oh! Now more confusion comes to roost! I read the manual "but" obviously I'm lost in CNC jargin world. "NC in series?" Are they hard switches or software config...

Finally got my Shoptask 3-In-1, 1993 model 17-20 XMTC, restored and working on all three axis's! (Only took me two years!) LoL. Now I have to ask some "newbie" questions about Mach3. Do I have to...

Being that I now have my ShopTask CNC 3-In-1 running, does anyone have any recommendations where and what I should purchase for my hobby equipment. How about you HellicopterJohn? Thanks!
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There's a lot more to it than just adding stepper motors! You also have to consider power supply, 3 servo's, mounts for the steppers, cogged belts, computer, monitor and finally software to name a...

YooooHoooo!!!! Finally after a year I've got all three axis's working. Thanks to the help of forum members. A special thanks to John of Tampa and Don of Daytona for 3 days of work to help me get...

"GOOOOOOOD NEWS!!!" A fellow forum member, came over to my house and we got two of the 3 axis's working. We spent 11 hours today and came to the conclusion that all three Gecko 320's are working...

I installed a quick change tool post on my cross-slide the other day. WOW! What a differance in the performance of the cut! Had to modify my cross-slide in order to install it. The mounting stud...

Got the jogging working, with the help of John, except the X and Z axis's are "working together" when I PG Up / PG Dn! Can't seem to figure out how to seperate the two. I changed the pins setting...

Nothing except I just ran another and it moved all axis's! Guess it's to getting into the manual to see what my next step will be. A fellow forum member, HellicopterJohn, is going to come over...

Don't know exactly why but all three axis's started moving after I changed the feed rate from 10 to 200 on a gcode test!

Hello Kheston. Things mellowed out for awhile and I got back to checking the Mach3. I noticed today, when I booted up Mach3, and ran a G-code program that the X axis moved to home and and started...

I also am looking for someone to help me with my 3-in-1 CNC software delemna. I also live is S. Tampa! I just can't get it to do anything. I'm pretty sure it's in the installation of software...

Can't believe that I still haven't been able to get out there and follow-up on the suggestiions!!!! The "honey do" list seems to never end. Don't give up on me yet. I'll get with the program real...

That sounds like a good idea to me! The carriage would just drag the tailstock along with it. Thanks for the tip "Smallblock!"

I find that my MT3 spindle, in the tailstock, is very short. Without measuring, it seems there is only about an inch and half of travel. When boring I have to move the whole tailstock back or it...

I'm guessing about the 2-3 thou based on the drilled hole results. I'm dirlling mild steel and it does it with all sizes of bits w/collets. You guys have given me some great info on how to start...

Just had another thought! What if the front of the table is off? Ouch! Now I'm back to square one about what's wrong where?????

My Mill/Drill won't drill a straight hole! When milling, the front of the "Y" axis is 2 or 3 thou deeper than the rear. "X" axis is alright. Seems like the head is leaning forward a few degrees. ...

Right now my machine is CNC. I have not been able to make the CNC work and have just been using it manually. I don't know anything about MACH III software and am tired, after a year, of trying to...

Things are really jumping around here with Thanksgiving and I just can't seem to get out to the shop. Maybe tomorrow will be a better day. I'll get back to it soon as possible. Just too much...

Thanks Kheston. I'll check those things a little later today. When it is "engaged" there is resistance on the handles.

Very nice pics Mike96!!!!!! Looks like I'm missing a couple key parts to put it together. Can you show me what is on the left side of the lead screw at the front of the machine. I also need to see...

Hello Keston. Thanks for your help in advance! Yes when I turn on power the lights are in "fault" and they do turn off after 3-5 seconds when I put the switch to "engage" and when in the...

There is nothing to go back to! You just plug the computer and X-Y-Z cables, from the motors, into the power supply and your done.