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The long table bf20 at mcjing is $1390. Everything I have seen says mcjing is good, but it may cost about 250 extra by the time you swap the spindle. The optimum does get pretty good reviews and the...

Just saw this too. Good to here about McJings, as I will likely get a lathe from there this year. Also the bearing in my TM25V head are playing up, good to know that they have the same spindle as the...

Hey Mate,

I have the TM25V and would agree with Pippin about fit and finish issues. It works at a basic level, but needs the usual fettling. Ways on bottom of table are just machined, and will...

Hey Graham,

First, let me say that I am really impressed with the work that you have done thus far. Your attention to detail is outstanding, and the build looks very professional.

I am...

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the advice.

I certainly don't trust my programmings skills, so I have decided to go the hardware route for E-Stop and limits initially.

I have also ordered new home...

Hey Tom,

Thanks for the quick reply. My intention with Relay A and B was to have a hardwired shut off for spindle and axis movement when the E Stop is triggered. I think to achieve this I would be...

Hi,

This is my first post on this forum. I will start by saying thankyou to the many people who have posted over the years that have enabled my to learn as much as I have from just reading.
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