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I've used SimpleCNC as a quick easy way to get out geometry fast when milling. You pick the type of cut you want to make and fill in the different parameters (location, size, depth, tool size,...

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What kind of travels will it have?

My UC100 is used with a Gecko G540 and runs without a problem.

I have been using an Ethernet Smoothstepper and recently purchased a UC100. They both seem to work fine. To me, the biggest advantage is that an old computer with a parallel port is no longer...

Your 425 oz/in motors should work fine on your SB1001. Assuming the 570 oz/in motors have a higher Amp rating than the 425 motors, you could get the larger motor for the Z-axis and run it using your...

The Grizzly 4003G looks like a lot of lathe but don't put too much stock in Grizzly stocked parts. I've ordered extra belts for my SB1001 and an extra drive gear for the G0704. In each case the...

Since the original author of this thread mentioned the SB1001 I'll put in my 2 cents.

I've been pretty happy with my SB1001 CNC conversion.

If you plan to CNC a benchtop lathe just know that...

278290278290Regarding the SB1001 CNC lathe:
It is a 280 lb lathe. Adding CNC to it doesn't make it a 5,000 lb lathe.

Mine cuts a lot of aluminum and plastic. When I need a steel part I take...

Here is a picture and a link of my CNC South Bend 8K SB1001 along with the parts needed to CNC it.South Bend 8K CNC

I used the same Nema23 570 oz/in motors as on my G0704 mill. Hoss Machine has a...

So... Putting a chamfer in the corner of the center boss solved most of the problem. There is still a half-thou runout at the nose.

I recently purchased a 5C collet chuck from ezaccessory on ebay for my South Bend 8K lathe.

After turning the backplate boss to what has got to be a "near perfect" fit, I noticed that the chuck...

I picked up a South Bend 8K in November 2013. Have started to CNC it.

Decided I wanted to keep the threading option, so I've run the ballscrew down the middle of the bed (low enough so that I...

The Venice Adult School contact info, directions and a link are on the main page. To make it easier to find, I just posted the VCAS phone number under the Official School web-link.

January 14...

I am now able to jog all 3 axis of my mill (Sherline). But... when I put a G01 move into MDI it will only move if the command is positive, and then moves without stopping. In other words, I'll...

I have a G540 that I am trying to run in Mach3.

I wired the X axis and installed required resistor and was able to jog everything fine. After wiring and plugging in the the second motor I...

The latest 6 week session at the Venice Machine Shop started last Tuesday April 9. I get the impression that they will take students late, but before long the session will be over. Don't know if...

I purchased an ebay TB6560 board from TopEngineer... and later a G540 from Gecko. Since the Gecko is not yet installed I can tell you my experience with the TB6560 (why I like it) and why I bought...