Lathe suggestions?

[magicniner]

FFS, Dowty Seals cost pennies!



Why would you bugger about with something else?

[routercnc]

Nice idea Nick - added to the to-do list.
Found some M12 Dowty seals on e-bay £1.95 for 2. Need to check exact bolt size before ordering and I'll knock something up over Christmas hols.

[magicniner]

Check your local industrial Bearing and Seal supplier, you'll probably get 10 for a fiver ;-)

[routercnc]

I have been having a few issues with the tailstock not ejecting tools. I found the problem, but can it be improved . . . ?!

[routercnc]

Finally after a 6 month wait the microprocessor has arrived from TI. Time to get going on this Electronic Leadscrew Project!

Big thank you to James Clough for all the R&D and working it all out.

[Modelmakerblue]

Hi, the attached image shows my electronic lead screw project on a Warco WM290V lathe.

Hi everyone , I'm a new member just saying hello.
Tony

I have put a short video on YouTube regarding my ELS

Finally after a 6 month wait the microprocessor has arrived from TI. Time to get going on this Electronic Leadscrew Project!

Big thank you to James Clough for all the R&D and working it all out.

I have added a YouTube video showing my Warco 290V fitted with ELS
Tony

I am using a Nema 23 motor approximately 140mm long

[routercnc]

Thanks Tony looks good. As you say it needs a hole cut in the cover but otherwise is a good option. I’ll add it to my thought process on how best to do it on my machine.

[routercnc]

OK, time for the electrics. Wish me luck!