Agreed,
They recently posted a video about the " New and Improved" Granite machine which was essentially the same one they have been selling for years with a new keyed switch. This new switch...
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Agreed,
They recently posted a video about the " New and Improved" Granite machine which was essentially the same one they have been selling for years with a new keyed switch. This new switch...
Shopmaster ( now Chicago Lathe) has added some new features to their machines- the power drawbar and BT 30 spindle really improve on the speed and capability over the old R-8 manual change system.
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Tried both ESS and UC 100 and they work fine with newer computers and ethernet cable, but- and it's a BIG BUT- they do not support threading. Neither system has real time communication with the PC,...
I think Tormach has found themselves in a tough situation recently. The original founder saw a niche market for a hobby mill that was better than the Harbor Freight-Grizzly offerings, but still at a...
The bearings on your machine are Timken numbers 7008X and 7007X tapered rollers. They are available in a variety of precision , heat and RPM ratings. I'm sure there is one that will suit your...
My machine runs a G 540 and Mach 3 software. Several years ago I tried the USB unit from Warp 9 and could never get it to work- later I tried the ESS unit and it worked, but did not have feedback...
[B]Came across these ads on E-Bay for mill spindles- looks like a good deal for a DIY milling machine project.
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Came across a couple ads on E-Bay for mill spindles- one with R-8 taper and one with Morse 4- looks like a good product for a DIY machine.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/332835192692
I did some research on the Tariffs Trump is putting on the Chinese- looks like it covers most all CNC and manual mills and lathes- Going up from around 4.7% to 25%, so I guess we can expect some...
There is a CNC Turret toolpost for Shopmaster- Shoptask machines on E-Bay and also a 5C collet set with draw tube and collets.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ST-27-CNC-TURRET-TOOLPOST-/332611671228
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Try running this program- it may solve all your issues
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Here is a link to an E-Bay store with some good prices on tools
http://stores.ebay.com/CNC-TOOL-EXPRESS
Yes, It's the biggest show and a huge venue. Well organized with buses to take you from building to building- a lifesaver for my old knees that logged 10 miles in 8 hours. Mori was amazing- they...
Congrats on your choice- with your level of experience there won't be any big surprises for you and you can get right down to work. I was just in Hannover last month for the EMO show, and Haas had a...
If you are referring to Ronald Reagan, he was elected in 1980 and was largely responsible for the collapse of the Soviet Union, a fact that grates on the socialists of the world to this day. BTW, it...
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Hmmmm, Tormach is ALL Chinese??...... wow, the China syndrome is alive and kicking in USA despite what Trump has dreamed up on the platform of lies and lost...
Yeah- that sounds like the standard Chinese practice- they will usually do the first order at or below cost to lock you in, then on subsequent orders they farm out as much as possible to the cheapest...
Just guessing on the actual size, but from my experience you could probably get 500 of them done in china for around 4-5.00 each. Figure 20% defect rate which is common for them, that brings the...
It's a tool not the Mona Lisa. But if you are losing sleep, then just mill it deeper and fit a patch- you could even use brass and call it a customizing job.
I see you have the new Gunsmith lathe on E-Bay too.
SHOPMASTER TURNADO CNC -MANUAL GUNSMITH LATHE | eBay
Came across these 2 Shopmaster items on E-Bay.
SHOPMASTER TRI POWER 3 IN 1 LATHE MILL DRILL
FOLLOW REST FIT SHOPTASK, SHOPMASTER SMITHY, GRIZZLY, HARBOR FREIGHT ETC. | eBay
This is probably your best option- will hold a lot of hex and round parts.
Z LIVE CENTER 3" 3 Jaw Precision Lathe Chuck with R8 Shank (Non-Rotating) | eBay
You can buy R-8 hex collets- grip your hex material in the spindle and set up your cutting tool in a vise.
Not a happy machinist.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWMmBdYPuR0
HUH?? You have been machining for 15 years?
Super nice unit- Here's a video with one not quite as fancy but still effective.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xXHuYLrmQE
As I suggested before, he should stay in his garage- and add to that, stop making videos. This could backfire (pun) bigtime on him and Smithy as well if they are using his video to sell machines.
Nice video and nice story- Take some advice and stay in your garage- at least until we see if Trump can cut through all the massive regulations and red tape that strangle small businesses when they...
You are better off just biting the bullet and fixing what you have. Chinese machines are not mass produced to exacting specs, but each machine is hand fitted at the factory.( yours was obviously not...
I see he also plunges the turning tool a bit before parting to eliminate the need to hand break the edge, Now if a guy had an air chuck and a stepper driven bar feeder the entire process would be...