Hi again, This is maybe OT, if it is tell me. So, I see here people which use for projects Rhino. I need some advice: 1. If I import a file (*.bmp) can I...
Post this earlier but deleted due to errors. I got a Taig lathe recently and going to use it to make long tubes measuring 1 3/4 by about 12 to 14 inches long...
Available for Sherline, Taig, Atlas (6x18) and import 7x10/12 lathes. All holders are height adjustable (no shims required). Set comprises Quick Change...
Was loafing through the news and noticed that Dean Kamen has taken up the Stirling engine as a project, now that the Segway scooter has gone to retail product...
I have done glass etching sucessfully a couple of ways. The first way is using an acid paste with either masking or stencils. This is very easy to do and you...
In response to my note on backlash several members have contacted me off-line asking about the lapping procedures I used on the X-axis. I have posted a summary...
Steve from Thunderbay has evidently offered up some great information to the group, but I can't seem to get it. I've tried just entering the url on Yahoo,...
Hi to you all. Over the past three years I have saved many messages of interest to me from the the following user groups: atlas_craftsman, sherline, taigtools,...
Just wanted to tell about my experience in adjusting the backlash on my CNC mill. I have the extended bed version, and have had an increasing problem with too...
Hi All, I'm converting my CNC ready mill to CNC. It was recommended to me that I used shielded wire to connect to both the end of stroke limit switches and...
I wanted to take a moment to share with you a 1/4 shank edge finder that I found. Not only does he make an edge finder but he also makes a center finder of...
Enco has an ER-16 spindle for $74.95 in either a 4" or 6" shaft. Dia is 3/4" or 19.05 mm Will a 19mm ID bearing with a 40mm OD work? Where do I get such a ...
Got an email from a customer who felt that his lathe had too much backlash, at .006". I measured my lathe's backlash and found I had .006" as well. Other...
Pardon my ignorance what's backlash I have a second hand taig lathe which I have only had a couple of months. When drilling using a jacobs chuck how do I set...
I finally got around to tuning the mill after a year or so of use. It turns out the backlash wasn't too bad (or at least it wasn't all that noticable to me,...
So it seems like a bunch of you guys got the turbo taig board and managed to get master 5 working with it. My question is where do I get a turbotaig board,...
I recently purchased a taig mill, and i have been running it under cnc with steppers from a retired sherline (i belive they are 180 oz or so). 1- recently i...
It's HERE! Thank you Nick! My mill arrived late yesterday afternoon via UPS in sturdy packing. I have a bit of a fix-up job that requires my attention this ...
Hi, I just got my mill running today. My first cuts was doing some engraving in wood. It seemed real hard for the spindle motor to get the spindle up to speed...
Does anybody know where I can purchase the dials that people are attaching to the lathe for measurements? What is the proper name of these instruments?...
I am purchasing a Taig lathe for clock repair. I will need a strong tool rest for using a graver for freehand turning of metal parts. The wood turning T Rest...
I have recently read about making a new spindle and possibly spindle housing for the Taig mill to allow using a R8 collet. R8 collets are very good and I have...
I finally got it together and put up a web site. it's not completely finished but the Taig lathe section is mostly done and the mill section should be done...
Hi, I've been lurking for a while, waiting for my mill to show up. It just arrived today, looking forward to making a mess. I lurk on a few other boards and...
Hi All, I have to pick a Software interface. I'm looking at two pieces. And I was wondering if anyone had any experience with both or either? Thanks in...
