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Lathe CNC Upgrade Problem

Thomas D. Dean — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:25:24 GMT

I have a 4400 Lathe I am upgrading from DRO to CNC. When attempting to attach the lead screw CNC motor mount to the bed, the CNC motor mount contacts the base,

Re: What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Shannon Haworth — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:31:02 GMT

Well, all is well that ends well. After doing the research I decided I really needed this myself and ordered that sensor. ... [Non-text portions of this

Re: What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Thomas D. Dean — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:50:31 GMT

On 06/15/13 12:31, Shannon Haworth wrote: Sorry, I was not clear. I know how to use this type sensor - robotics, EE, etc. I have a bunch of Fairchild

Re: What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Shannon Haworth — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:31:23 GMT

... From that search I clicked on this link: http://www.sherline.com/8100inst.htm Partially down, there is an image showing vinyl decals applied to the top of

Re: What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Thomas D. Dean — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:19:35 GMT

... Thanks, A couple of these images show the Sherline RPM sensor. A couple lead to 'how to build a RPM sensor' But, nothing I saw at that link specifies the

Re: What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Ron Thompson — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:23:27 GMT

... This should explain it. I did a Google search and looked at images:

What is the DRO Spindle RPM Sensor?

Thomas — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 06:36:33 GMT

Any idea what the spindle, lathe or mill, RPM sensor is? I just converted my DRO lathe and mill to CNC. I want to incorporate spindle controls. On/Off and

Re: Parts Cleaning

Thomas D. Dean — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:42:03 GMT

... I have a deep sink in the area. No hot water, but, the pipe is 6 foot away... A plastic tub and an existing SS strainer. Now, I know why the handle broke

Re: Parts Cleaning

bruce_e_layne — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:43:39 GMT

... I started using small stainless pins and soapy water in a rotary tumbler to clean brass as a prelude to reloading (remanufacturing) ammunition (plenty of

Re: Parts Cleaning

Tom Wade — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:50:57 GMT

Here's a warning about using brake cleaner to wash parts.... http://tomwade.me/motorcycles/phosgene.php Tom Wade

Re: Parts Cleaning

Stan Stocker — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:16:01 GMT

Hi Tom, I can't recommend any spray can product over another, although the red can brake cleaners have never attacked aluminum in my experience. If you are

Re: Parts Cleaning

Thomas D. Dean — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:56:59 GMT

... I am talking about cleaning parts I make. To get most of the oil and adhering chips off. Clean out a bottoming hole prior to tap, etc. I have not thought

Re: Parts Cleaning

bruce_e_layne — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:48:53 GMT

Just to be absolutely sure... we're talking about cleaning aluminum parts you make on your Sherline, and not cleaning the aluminum parts ON your Sherline? If

Parts Cleaning

Thomas D. Dean — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:18:41 GMT

Sorry if this is too far off topic. I am a newbie. I work mostly with aluminum and mild steel. My shop is in the basement. I have been using CRC Brakleen

Re: Collets (was~ Automatic Screw Machine)

Martin Dobbins — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:46:52 GMT

Bruce wrote: < Almost every time I want to use a manual lathe, I'll use my Clausing. I'm envious. < I haven't wired the stepper motors, therefore, I haven't