Bridgeport Manual to CNC conversion...

[komatias]

Dave, I have mounted my limits off of the newall DRO scales but not happy with them. Going to be printing some parts shortly to fix the issues and will post.

[Davek0974]

Ok, I am only using the Mach DRO's - my Sino DRO kit will be sold to raise funds, can't really see the need to have two DRO systems.

[komatias]

Yes, with the CSMio you can get away from the extra DRO. I have it becuase I am using steppers and a smoothstepper but also have a very cunning plan there too.

What kind of switches are you planning on using?

[Davek0974]

What kind of switches are you planning on using?

I have no idea yet but they will need to be very heavy duty to put up with the mess.

[lucan07]

These are good quality strong, adjustable and waterproof and come in a variety of designs

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Water...707482221.html

[Davek0974]

Yes, that would my choice, there are a lot of head options - roller, plunger, lever etc with that switch type.

Need to choose where to mount them sensibly too.

[Davek0974]

Got the knee back on tonight, new lift bearing makes it silky smooth after years of grinding up an down...



Anyone know how to adjust gibs properly? The books just say tighten until you feel resistance but on the knee that could be very tight?

The vise-grips are only there to crimp off the feed to the saddle so i can prime the way lube pipes ;)