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Hi,

I want to find someone to do a 1 off job of alloy casting for me. Im coming up with a custom top slide / tooling plate for my lathe and need it cast. I can make the part to mold off (I do...

Hi Again, ok, I've managed to get some pics of the C4 conversion for those that are interested as there still seems to be a lack of detail.

**NOTE: this conversion was done in a hurry as it is...

Hi Chris,

Sorry so long to reply to your post.

I have done the CNC conversion on the C4 and it is very functional, though I am thinking a re-vamp in some areas. I use the lathe for small...

G'day All,

Just a quick one that I'm undecided on and was hoping for some inspiration.

I'm about to CNC the Seig C4 lathe, with the quick plan being...

Ballscrew for the Z axis (obvious)
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....I checked out the link, will be giving them a call next week!! Brilliant.

Slinging by hand...hmm..sounds interesting....and if it fails...well...I never did like the neighbours cat, wondering...

Thanks Harryman,

I've been searching for a while here in OZ for a proprietary mix for casting and have not yet found anything off the shelf, is proving difficult to come by...of anyone has any...

Thanks guys, this information is great.....

Ok, ionvestment it is (I do need a good finish and these are going to be small parts where detail is important). The epieces I have in mind range in...

Thanks Geof & Harryman, so it looks like investment is the way to go (I do need a good finish on these parts). I'll stick to using the silicone with low melt alloys.

Another thought from left...

Hi,

I have a lot of left-over scraps from metal machining (aluminum), and would like to cast off a few very small parts (suspension arms and the like for 1/8 scale cars / RC car size).

Is there...

Hi,

Just looking for any thoughts or opinions on the kit on this site...would it be suitable for my machines (X2mill and C4 lathe).
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Man, wish the larger motored version was available here in OZ!!! That must be a pretty nice to work with.

Ataxy, I would also be wanting to CNC it!

G'day,

Just a quick one, was trawling Ebay and found this, might be of interest to someone looking for a larger-than-mini-lathe with variable speed (no, I am not the seller or associated with...

Hey Chukkie,

Very nice work, your Z Axis conversion is EXACTLY what I have planned. I reckon this would work fine for me as I am not doind any real heavy duty work, light cuts in alloy.

Have...

Hi John,

Thanks for that, not the one I was thinking of but an excellent 'tutorial' (better than the one I was thinking of acutally!).

Let me know how you get on with the surgery, very keen to...

G'day,

I know I've seen info / step by step on this somewhere, but cannot find it again.

I need some info on the connection of 2 ATX supplies (in series?) to drive stepper motors.

Is this a...

G'day,

I've just got my hands on a new X2 mill, but before the first use I really want to give this a good thorough clean up.

I've found some old threads on this same subject, but the pics no...

Hi Rod,

Thanks for that...I spotted a few on Ebay ..... very well priced compared to the 'over the counter' offerings at the local shops!

I will look for an ER20 set...


Thanks again, much...

G'day,

I am pretty new to this, but have just purchased an X2 Mini Milling machine and need some help with regards to the collets.

It has an MT3 spindle, however, I don't fully understand the...

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could give some feedback on the C6 lathe (and whatever else it gets called by whichever reseller) - pic attached.

I've been doing some comparisons between the C6...

Hey Bob,

Just been reading through this thread...very interesting..how or is it progressing?

I posted one of the omniturn lathe videos on here a while back, mesmerises me everytime I see it...

Jeroen,

Thanks for the pic and detail - it's very similar in shape to the exact one I'm looking at over here in OZ - different brand of course but same left hand box layout etc.. Do you know...

G'day,

I'm hoping some experienced people can help me make a choice!

I'm going to be buying a small lathe (7x10,12,14?) to do the usual CNC conversion on, however during my research I see these...

HI Geof,

Thanks for the detailed answer.

I can only imagine the noise of a router cutter going that fast through alloy!

I actually thought about the clearance and chattering problem problem...

HI,

Maybe a limit to the number of lines allowed on the demo version of Kcam???

Colin

Hi Eddie,

Seeing as no one else has chimed in here is my 2 cents!

I use Kcam on my mini lathe and runs just fine. I have set my 'left to right' movements as the Y axis, and the forward back as...

Hi :wave:

I know this is one of those questions that will probably generate the responses that go like, "why would you want to" and "just use the proper tool", but it also falls into the category...

Hi,

I'm doing a motor and switch transplant on my mini lathe.

I have taken the motor and switches from a drill press for this purpose (reason is was more powerful than my lathe motor).

My...

Hi Julian,

Nice pics, very professional looking set-up. Thanks for the offer of info for my friend as well, I will pass it along to him.

The disposal of spent chemicals can be a bit of a...

Hi julian,

Glad to be of some assistance.

I've also heard / read somwhere that plain old food colouring can be used as a dye! You know, the type people use to colour the icing on cakes and...

Hi Julian,

Well seeing as no one else has had a go I'll chime in....

Firstly I don't know much about anodizing (in fact I cheat and spray paint alloy parts in clear tinted paints! but I'm only...