... I removed the burrs on the face. But I have more than a fair amount of damage on the threads (don't ask... it's an embarrassing story, really...). Bearings...
20402
Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Mar 4, 2006 10:08 am
... Not quite. On good spindles two things align the chuck, and neither is the thread ;) The thread is made deliberately very loose fitting. The alignment is ...
20403
combelis
Mar 4, 2006 5:04 pm
... Thanks guys for all the good advises. I will do all kind of tests to get the best results for my needs. Nick, I'm already using some kind of "home made"...
20404
nattyone960
Mar 4, 2006 6:18 pm
Tool Changer and Tool Changer Macros. Yes? I recently bought this tool: http://www.hightechsystemsllc.com/ I think it is one of the best accessories I ever...
20405
b_delerious
Mar 5, 2006 1:44 am
Just blew out my first v-belt. I think i chipped an end mill because of it too. Worst part is i don't have a spare! so no more milling... Anyways, has anyone...
20406
b_delerious
Mar 5, 2006 2:20 am
Actually, they're called "PowerTwist Plus V-Belts" from http://www.fennerdrives.com/powertwist_plus_vbelts/powertwist_home.asp Question still stands though,...
20407
Nicholas Carter and F...
nickandfelice
Mar 5, 2006 3:26 am
Not on the Taig...but I use one on my surface grinder and it works great. I suspect that the minimum pulley radius for that size belt may be larger than the...
20408
Carol & Jerry Jankura
jerryjankura
Mar 5, 2006 1:56 pm
Hi, Folks: I know that a lot of you are using the Sherline DC motor and variable speed controller with your Taig tools. You may not be aware that Sherline...
20409
rpetrick2002
Mar 5, 2006 4:16 pm
This falls under the category of 'boy am I dumb and why didn't I notice this before', but is it possible to add handcranks to the spindles extending out the...
20410
eferg2001
Mar 5, 2006 5:33 pm
My Taig CNC mill has PacSci dual shaft 210oz steppers and I attached the stock Taig handcranks to all three motors. I got some bronze bushings at the hardware...
20411
Greg McFadden
archer183
Mar 5, 2006 5:51 pm
I've got effectively a slip on crank that I just slip on when I want to use it for my xylotex run setup (an old drill chuck right now, I plan on making a...
20412
whirlingdervish1950
whirlingderv...
Mar 5, 2006 6:47 pm
Robert, When I first got my CNC Mill, I was so eager to use it I did not even set up the steppers.... I just cranked with a 1/4" square drive with a 1/2 inch...
20413
Tony Jeffree
tonyjeffree
Mar 5, 2006 6:53 pm
... I doubt if the flywheel effect will be significant for the standard cranks. However, there is a potential safety issue related to having handles spinning...
20414
rpetrick2002
Mar 5, 2006 8:06 pm
... effect ... to be ... table. ... standard cranks. ... handles ... etc. For ... hand cranks. ... Thanks for everyone's advice. I like the idea of rigging up...
20415
C. J. Klingman
cklngmn
Mar 5, 2006 8:24 pm
I've no experience with stepper motors on cnc mills, but in my previous life I had a lot of experience with stepper motors in automation equipment. I remember...
20416
Chris Ghent
chrisghentone
Mar 6, 2006 2:13 am
Does anyone know if this motor has a 240v option..? Chris...
20417
Nicholas Carter and F...
nickandfelice
Mar 6, 2006 3:36 am
I believe it can be used as a 240V motor, look around on the Sherline site, the info is somewhere.... ... -- felice@... is Nicholas Carter and Felice...
20418
Peter Homann
homannp
Mar 6, 2006 3:48 am
Hi, A bit of a plug. The DigiSpeed controller will fit into the Sherline DC Motor controller, allowing it to be controlled via Mach2/3 or TurboCNC for those ...
20419
Tony Jeffree
tonyjeffree
Mar 6, 2006 5:12 am
... It works from any voltage from 100-240v. Regards, Tony...
20420
stcnc2000
Mar 6, 2006 3:37 pm
Hi to all, For those who want to make quick Lathe gcode. I have made a 10 day fully functional Lathe Demo. Please give it a try and read the PDF's for more...
20421
Dan Hogsett
drafter357
Mar 7, 2006 1:29 am
I just watched a show on the DIY network called "woodturning basics" where he spun an aluminum bowl. He said the lube he was using was basically soap. It...
20422
stcnc2000
Mar 7, 2006 5:34 pm
Hi to all. The CAD2Mill demo is now ready to try at: http:/stcnc.tripod.com/dxftools Thinkcnc Bob A...
20423
stcnc2000
Mar 7, 2006 5:47 pm
20424
James Holbrook
jdholbrook33
Mar 7, 2006 7:12 pm
Has anyone converted the Taig mill (or lathe) to Kerk Motion products? I'm looking at something to eliminate backlash and saw the website www.kerkmotion.com ...
20425
Michael Gamber
mrgamber
Mar 7, 2006 8:16 pm
Yes, what size screw were you looking at? ... products?...
20426
davideggy2
Mar 7, 2006 10:06 pm
... basics" ... Dan, I must apologize for sounding negative about spinning aluminum or copper. I was spinning mugs and vases and lamps, etc. They were ...
20427
John Foreman
t2436jf
Mar 7, 2006 11:46 pm
Asi, go to lowes and by a spring clamp - then just clamp the indicator to the side of the spindle housing. I can send post a picture if you cant get a visual...
20428
John Foreman
t2436jf
Mar 7, 2006 11:53 pm
Asi, the panel looks great. I will need to do the same thing to make some panels for the airplane I'm building. I don't want to have to go to all the trouble...
20429
los_pachecos2002
los_pachecos...
Mar 8, 2006 1:13 am
I am currently having alot of trouble losing steps in the midst of a job. Can anyone suggest what I can do to avoid this problem? I have tried lowering my feed...
20430
Matt Baraga
matthewbaraga
Mar 8, 2006 1:19 am
are you full, half, or microstepping or do you know? los_pachecos2002 <los_pachecos2002@...> wrote: I am currently having alot of trouble losing steps...
