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3 Weeks AgoHi all, I've been restoring an old Boxford 240 CNC lathe and when I bought it the gas strut for the clear door was missing. I cant find any...5 replies | 9197 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoI have a Boxford 240 TCL lathe (The slightly newer version with the membrane keys, axis limit switches and AC spindle motor) but the tool turret...3 replies | 8483 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi, again, I'm getting very close to actually running this machine now, done a lot of testing and so far so good, I'm getting closer to the end. I'm...4 replies | 7841 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoWhat a tool, not the CNC me, what a tool I am. I decided to jump into the CNC pool without any knowledge at all. I regularly use various hand held...0 replies | 8261 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHi all, best wishes from sunny Suffolk. Have been lurking on the sidelines for a while and now decided to jump in!!1 replies | 7828 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoDoes anybody know if the tailstock is the same between the Boxford 160 TCL and Boxford 240 TCL lathes?0 replies | 7214 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHello again, I have my ATC manual Tool Change Push Button from my Spindle connected to my UCBB Inputs, none of the Input LED's are on until I press...4 replies | 4937 view(s)
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1 Week Agoeurikain started a thread FOR SALE: Rails, ball screws, complete working control box, spindle & VFD, steppers, end mills in Items For SaleHello, I'm selling parts of my CNC which I built in 2015 with several posts on this forum. It worked like a charm but took too much room so I...0 replies | 5148 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDavid Child started a thread Modifying AT pulley for reduced backlash in Belt Drive, Pulleys & TimingIt's a bit of an off-the-wall idea, but has anyone considered skimming the outside diameter of an AT pulley to reduce backlash? If you look at...0 replies | 4072 view(s)
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5 Days AgoHello, could anyone explain why I'm getting these marks on my work pieces. I have a DIY build router. CS Labs IP/M controller. DMA680 stepper...2 replies | 2426 view(s)
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21 Hours AgoHi all Usually I would go to kjn ,for one their local but it seems their range is a bit lacking when it comes to large profile, i've been trawling...2 replies | 377 view(s)
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5 Days AgoHi All, On my list of items to do is build a CNC machine, (Its been on the list for a while!) so look on the forum with great interest. I have...0 replies | 584 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoThanks mc It does need to be c-beam really, if i have no choice then i,ll have to have a rethink but i'm sure i saw big stuff somewhere, a while...2 replies | 377 view(s)
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20 Hours AgoI did have a list of with some UK suppliers from when I was looking at building a router, but I can't find it. Only thing I can find, is the model I...2 replies | 377 view(s)
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4 Days Agoveres replied to a thread custom 3d models for CNC, sculpture, portraits, reliefs in Opportunities Available & Sought3D bas-relief portraits for badge manufacturing. J.R.R. Tolkien, Salvador Dali, Joseph Brodsky, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs.84 replies | 321577 view(s) -
5 Days AgoThanks for this. I think you are correct. My Z axis was near the limit of its travel and the steel used for the part is gauge plate. The part is...2 replies | 2426 view(s)
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5 Days AgoHard to be certain on the info provided but my first thought would be backlash and flex in the mechanical system, rather than CAM setup. Backlash...2 replies | 2426 view(s)
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1 Week Agoyou can also use the input output triggers to disable the spindle pushbutton relay for safety so you cant eject the tool during cutting ,,,enter the...4 replies | 4937 view(s)
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1 Week AgoAhhh that's great, thanks for that. I'm on Holiday at the minute but I'll give that a go when I'm back, thank you4 replies | 4937 view(s)
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1 Week Agohi phil just seen your message ,havent been on for a while ,,if you goto settings , i/o trigger , output trigger ,enter your input port and pin...4 replies | 4937 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHello I'm from near bath what help do you need lathe or mill plus control software you are using I'm a skilled machinst5 replies | 15398 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMine was rather extreme too: I ended up making my own pulley, as it seems that many of the pulley suppliers make their pulleys from the same...7 replies | 17324 view(s)
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1 Week AgoHi Muzzer this is an opportune post of yours as I have a very similar problem with HTD drive to a lathe cross screw. Small drive pulley 12 T and...7 replies | 17324 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoCompletely unrelated to your original question, I recently got a pack of gas struts for another project that I made for someone, and now that it has...5 replies | 9197 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThank you Muzzer and yngndrw for your assistance. I ordered the 250NM strut in 6/15 size and 220mm extended length (centre of cup to centre of cup)...5 replies | 9197 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoIs this still for sale? Recently acquired a Denford CNC with a porter cable as the spindle and these would be ideal. The originals seem to be...1 replies | 31682 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYeah it is like an air curtain i think, it helps keep the Spindle cool as well as keeps the chips away.... Great thanks, i plan to do it through...4 replies | 7841 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI would assume cone cleaning would be the air blast while changing tools, to ensure that the tapers are clean, which should only blast during tool...4 replies | 7841 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi m_c, Judging by the rest of the manual, that is a good point. It could be wrong, though, I'm not knowledgeable enough to know either way....4 replies | 7841 view(s)
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