Options for replacement lathe spindle motor

[clutchslip]

Hi Doddy,

Vaguely considering the (Chinese) servo spindle option for my Boxford 240TCL after reading about a similar conversion on a TCL125. My machine is currently fitted with the Gemini / Lenze combo. I too am working to use LinuxCNC so any further info on how you are getting on would be very much appreciated.

[Doddy]

Hi Doddy,

Vaguely considering the (Chinese) servo spindle option for my Boxford 240TCL after reading about a similar conversion on a TCL125. My machine is currently fitted with the Gemini / Lenze combo. I too am working to use LinuxCNC so any further info on how you are getting on would be very much appreciated.

How I'm getting on?, it's cold, damp and miserable in the shed, so not very far/fast, and other more interesting things to do. But, the lathe is in one piece and I'm perfectly happy with the performance of the lathe/servo. I do need to "press the button" to prove threading but I don't think there's anything standing in my way. I've a weeks holiday looming so will probably hanker down to it then.

There again... I have a spare saddle in the post for a complete mod to the X axis to replace the screw... or there's the casual enclosure for the mill... or any number of roundtuit jobs to be done...