Although I have expanded my Sherline 2000 mill with A2Z components and am using a Sherline riser block on my 4400 lathe, all parts of the Orrery can be made on...
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Ron Ginger
yaginger
Jul 5, 2012 12:52 pm
... Have you tried reading the Mach install and Configuration guide? It will take you step by step through the setup. Download it from the machsupport.com...
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Andy Trivette
tool_and_die...
Jul 5, 2012 6:23 pm
can you send me the link to your turn wizard I will take a gander at it. Thanks for your help I am going out to try and get this thing moving Andy ... From:...
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Andrey Lipavsky
alipavsky
Jul 5, 2012 10:15 pm
In general lathe operations, is either the X or Z axis subjected to substantially greater force, are they about equal, or does it really depend on the type of...
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Scott Meyer
baldysm
Jul 5, 2012 10:35 pm
It depends on the type of cut and how big it is. Generally your facing cuts won't be as heavy as a turning cut. Scott Meyer http://www.onlyonecreations.com...
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Peter Homann
homannp
Jul 5, 2012 11:22 pm
Hi All, I put up a bit of a blog showing the installation of the DC-08 DigiSpeed into a Sherline DC motor controller housing. I was testing the fit, as it is...
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benn_fleming
Jul 6, 2012 1:59 am
Wow, this is looking amazing. I am keen to get started building one. Is there anywhere that I can access the files for the CNC? Thanks!...
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Ken Condal
kencondal
Jul 6, 2012 2:20 am
Thanks! Glad you like it. I don't have plans to post the CAD drawings, per se, but I will be posting the gear specs on my website. I'll post a note here when I...
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Andy M
trumpy81
Jul 6, 2012 8:54 am
GDay All, Peter, I checked out the installation article you posted and I have made the following notes; 1. The images on the site are of great quality, but...
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Peter Homann
homannp
Jul 6, 2012 9:55 am
Hi Andy, Thanks for the input. The DC-08 is really just a switch and socket on a PCB. There is no additional smart circuitry. The schematic for it is in...
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Ron Ginger
yaginger
Jul 6, 2012 12:47 pm
... Everything related to the Newfangled wizards is on the machsupport.com forum, under the topic of Newfangled. Each wizard has a sticky topic which keeps it...
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William Thomas
tmw5763
Jul 6, 2012 7:44 pm
Hi Peter: That's right! "The job is never done till the paper work is finished". The manual is some of the most important paper work. Please make it clear...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 7, 2012 1:58 am
I think I can guess why A2Zcnc do not do precision leadscrew upgrades for Sherline lathes, more difficult to engineer and a smaller potential market spring to...
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Thayer Syme
tcsyme
Jul 7, 2012 2:20 am
I know nothing about them but it sure looks intriguing. Installation doesn't look too hard as long as you also have a mill. Thayer ... -- Thayer Syme Editor in...
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wongsterwish
Jul 8, 2012 11:21 am
Martin, This seems a good idea. I've just written to the seller to see if they're able to provide instructions and drawings of the required mod. I want to...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 8, 2012 3:06 pm
Hi Wong, Please let us know what they say if they reply to you. Regards, Martin ________________________________ From: wongsterwish To:...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 8, 2012 3:26 pm
Hi Thayer, I found them because I was looking for Kerk motion leadscrews suitable for the lathe. I think I would rather see a nut that fixes onto the back of...
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wongsterwish
Jul 9, 2012 11:02 am
Hi Martin, They replied that they do not have any instruction or drawings for the mod. I'm advised to use the pic on eBay. Don't think I can pull off the mod...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 9, 2012 2:21 pm
Hi Wong, That is not very helpful of them are you supposed to guess at the thread size for the nut to attach to the saddle? I'm not sure I will be buying...
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Andy M
trumpy81
Jul 9, 2012 3:27 pm
GDay All, Martin, I don't see any need for high precision leadscrews on the lathe. If you go with CNC, most CNC controller software offers some form of ...
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BrandonB
brandonblizard
Jul 9, 2012 5:37 pm
I've been Converting a manual Sherline 2000 to CNC. I have the motors mounted, wired to a Gecko g540 and connected to a laptop running Mach 3. I got the g540...
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Hamilton Elliott
ei_ell
Jul 9, 2012 5:44 pm
I would suggest home switches and use soft limits. Laptops can sometimes cause problems, if it works OK, if not be prepared to get a desktop. You should be...
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p_o39neal
Jul 9, 2012 7:36 pm
Before Sherline mealworking I had a pretty complete woodworking shop in the bsmt. And my midi-lathe had MT2 arbors and wouldn't easily fit the Sherline. I've...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 9, 2012 7:42 pm
Andy, I'm not so bothered about backlash and that is not the primary reason to think of changes to the lathe. As far as the cross slide goes the Sherline...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 9, 2012 11:04 pm
Andy, I'm not so bothered about backlash and that is not the primary reason to think of changes to the lathe. As far as the cross slide goes the Sherline...
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alighazizadeh
lensman5719
Jul 10, 2012 1:19 am
HI Andy, I agree with you 100%. The pitch accuracy of the modern lead screws are so good that unless the nut is totally worn out there is no need for high ...
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Andy M
trumpy81
Jul 10, 2012 2:28 am
GDay All, Martin, you have a lathe, do you also have a mill and/or a dremel type tool? If you do, then you can make your own tap for the cost of a new ...
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Martin Dobbins
trainnutz
Jul 10, 2012 3:46 pm
Andy, Thank you, there's plenty of food for thought there. One thing I ought to put here for the benefit of anyone reading this thread in future; if you are...
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Andy M
trumpy81
Jul 10, 2012 5:47 pm
GDay All, Martin, that's a very good point you made about the fumes from PTFE. I should have differentiated between the two methods, but I failed to do so. ...
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Eric
buckeyevs
Jul 10, 2012 11:27 pm
While it is in my list of things to do, I have run off and on for years without limit or home switches. My motors are not overkill with the torque rating...
