[wjfiles]

I am building a robust but small router. 16"x10"x4" HobbycncPro 4X control, 200oz Motors and Mach3 software
All aluminium construction with a solid ali plate table and have been toying with the idea that the forth axis normally a rotary head on one end and a tailstock the other.
If I could also adapt a small lathe type headstock with a variable speed motor instead of the rotary head and mount the cutting tool on the Z axis (set but not moving) and I could then turn small parts.
Any guys out there know of modules from small lathes, like a headstock with variable speed motor as a unit that could be adapted by mounting directly on the table table of the router.
I would think that Mach3 Lathe or Mill controls could be used depending on the setup.
I need a small CNC lathe but my router has shredded my budget.
Food for thought over xmas.
Seasons Greetings to All

[Switcher]

Like this?

http://www.cnczone.com/gallery/showp...00/ppuser/7916

I had a link to some lathe parts, I'll post here If I can find it.




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[wjfiles]

Yes that is a great looking machine.
My problem is that my machine would have to have the lathe axis on on the Y rather than the X to get a useful length.
If my brain had thought of this earlier I could have made my X axis longer.
The advantage over my first thoughts is that the lathe setup can stay in place with no interference to the router.
Basically I want a desktop machine rather than a table type.

[FPV_GTp]

Hi

wjfiles , welcome to the fascinating world of CNC-machinery , and welcome from downunder Australia.

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...320#post286320

I'm sure you have brought wealth of experience to the forum , will be interesting seeing you cnc-machine in operation.

There are a lot of Australians in this forum and a bunch of great guys too.

Also a great bunch of other world wide members in www.cnczone.com .
What state/town are you located in ?

cheers