[Signal9]

Weiss Motor Ordering Info:

From there website the inittial email went to [email protected]
Ivy from Weiss responded to me with the following email address [email protected]

Hoss gracefully provided me his S/N to his motor that he ordered previously because Ivy wanted pictures of the mill/motor to make sure they had the right motor I was asking to order.

Below is the information you will need to provide them.

Here’s the part no. and information Hoss kindly provided on the motor specs.

#235, WEISS code number is: 38014243
Serial # 108ZYT-006L (This is Hoss's motor, mine did not come with a S/N)
DC90V
12.3 amps
5600 r/min
1.1kw DC 110V 60 hz. motor from the WMD30V

They will send you an email with the price of the part and shipping and they will provide you their Paypal account.

Motor was 90.00 and shipping was 120.00 + 5% for paypal fee they ask you to add.

[Ron2d]

Thanks Signal9. I converted my G0704 over to CNC awhile ago, but still running the stock motor. What kind of improvements in performance can be expected with this motor? What upgrades to the electronics are needed to handle this motor over the stock setup?

[Fastest1]

More power, more torque. Otherwise a larger Chinese motor.

[Signal9]

Ron2d, this is not a drop in replacement for the G0704. I converted my G0704 to belt drive. My stock g704 the motor shaft diameter is 10mm and the new motor shaft on the Weiss is 14mm. My G0704 is 5+ years old and I read that Grizzly has made some changes to the current motor shaft diameter.

I use the stock controller.. You can go through Hoss's (this thread) on his belt drive conversion and installation of the motor or search youtube for his channel for more information.

(I don;t want to thread jack).

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[mhackney]

Hey Hoss, I'm back at G0704 mods after a year of producing parts for my reel kits. I never quite finished the Y extension mod - last thing was making the head spacer. I decided to use the large rectangle spacer and finished milling it this weekend. I noticed the hole/countersink on the side opening into the large pocket. Why is that for? I scoured the DVD and your posts and videos and didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Is it just to lock the head to prevent rotation?

Next I AM going to finish the PDB. i have most of the parts machined and all of the other bits sitting in a drawer ready to go.

cheers,
Michael

[hoss2006]

It's to act just like the one in the side of the head.
The setscrew protrudes into the groove of the Z slide and helps keep the head from coming off when you rotate it.
Hoss

[mhackney]

Ah, that makes sense, I remember that now. Thanks!

[bgriggs]

I have been looking at a replacement motor for the G0704. I emailed Weiss and haven't gotten any response in two weeks . I started looking around at 3 phase motors and belt drives and found this one and I wondered if anyone has any thoughts?

https://www.zoro.com/leeson-metric-m...1265/?q=LEESON

Metric Motor, 3-Phase, Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled Motor Enclosure Design, 1-1/2 HP, 1.10 kW, Nameplate RPM 3475, Frame D80, Voltage 230/460, 60/50 Hz, 3 Phase, Full Load Amps 4.2/2.1, Rigid Base Motor Mounting Type, Motor Thermal Protection None, Insulation Class F, Service Factor 1.15, Ball Bearings, Frame Material Aluminum, Max. Ambient Temp. 40 Degrees C, CW/CCW Motor Shaft Rotation, Nominal Efficiency 84.0 Percent, Continuous Duty, 3001-3600, UL Recognized, CSA Certified, CE Certified

Did anyone have an opinion on this motor? I woul like to buy a replacement motor this week while I still have the funds.

Bill

[joemosfet]

I contacted a guy near me who runs a machine shop about pocketing out the saddle for dual ball nuts as well as pocketing the base for y-extension travel. I sent him photos and diagrams with clear instructions and measurements and he quoted me $720. This seems pretty hi, considering I could spend around that and get an X2 and do it myself (yeah?)

I'm wondering if I should find a hobbyist in the Denver area who would be willing to help me out for free (as in beer), or if I should just bite the bullet, and drillpress/anglegrinder it out. Thoughts?

[pista01]

I didn't do the y axis extension, but I did pocket out the saddle for the double nut balls screws using a dremel and a couple cutoff wheels. Yeah, it takes a while, but it works and it's fairly cheap.

[joemosfet]

I didn't do the y axis extension, but I did pocket out the saddle for the double nut balls screws using a dremel and a couple cutoff wheels. Yeah, it takes a while, but it works and it's fairly cheap.

Got a pic of the results?

[Hypnotoad]

I contacted a guy near me who runs a machine shop about pocketing out the saddle for dual ball nuts as well as pocketing the base for y-extension travel. I sent him photos and diagrams with clear instructions and measurements and he quoted me $720. This seems pretty hi, considering I could spend around that and get an X2 and do it myself (yeah?)

I'm wondering if I should find a hobbyist in the Denver area who would be willing to help me out for free (as in beer), or if I should just bite the bullet, and drillpress/anglegrinder it out. Thoughts?

I cut my Y slide pocket with my G0704 and a sled made out of wood. It worked well enough. Pics are in my thread linked below. You could probably improve on my sled, I was pretty lazy about it.

I cut the extension in the base with a Sawsall and hand drill. Incredibly easy. I did this with the mill fully assembled. Lazy but worked fine.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/bencht...ld-thread.html

[pista01]

Got a pic of the results?

It was almost done at this point. I still have the Dremel, so it did survive.


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[joemosfet]

Oo, thanks for the suggestions.

Very clever, Hypnotoad, though id be so scared the mill would grab the saddle and fling it across the shop...

That's a nice clean finish, pista01, how long did that take?

[pista01]

To be honest I don't remember. I did this almost 2 years ago. I'm thinking maybe a couple hours. I cut slots along the axis, then just ran the cutoff wheel back and forth. It's not as bad as it sounds. Well, maybe

[Wiggles84]

I contacted a guy near me who runs a machine shop about pocketing out the saddle for dual ball nuts as well as pocketing the base for y-extension travel. I sent him photos and diagrams with clear instructions and measurements and he quoted me $720. This seems pretty hi, considering I could spend around that and get an X2 and do it myself (yeah?)

I'm wondering if I should find a hobbyist in the Denver area who would be willing to help me out for free (as in beer), or if I should just bite the bullet, and drillpress/anglegrinder it out. Thoughts?

Do you have a "maker space" in your area? If so, I'm sure someone there would be willing to help you out.

Andrew

[manton]

I contacted a guy near me who runs a machine shop about pocketing out the saddle for dual ball nuts as well as pocketing the base for y-extension travel. I sent him photos and diagrams with clear instructions and measurements and he quoted me $720. This seems pretty hi, considering I could spend around that and get an X2 and do it myself (yeah?)

I'm wondering if I should find a hobbyist in the Denver area who would be willing to help me out for free (as in beer), or if I should just bite the bullet, and drillpress/anglegrinder it out. Thoughts?

In the scheme of things, you can buy a new saddle, from Grizzly for $80 plus shipping. Put the new saddle on the mill, and machine the old one, then swap when finished. This would work fine even if the mill required matching parts, since you are machining the original saddle.

[Hypnotoad]

Very clever, Hypnotoad, though id be so scared the mill would grab the saddle and fling it across the shop...

Naw, it mainly just vibrated a lot. The wood fixturing keeps it from going anywhere. A lot less nerve wracking than anything that has ever happened after I get my angle grinder out .

[Signal9]

Hoss,

Are you still using the Tsunami Bilge pump 500 gph for your diy coolant system? Or have you upgraded since? You had mentioned in your video that you may upgrade in the future. My 5+ year journey with my conversion is almost near. Chip tray done, enclosure material inbound. huge mobile base painted and drying as we speak..

[hoss2006]

I upgraded to a 2100 gph iirc sump pump to provide more volume for a washdown hose too.
Hoss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL9IKCMBn6g