tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910685024071367839.post4188214121662692965..comments2024-03-22T05:52:25.544-04:00Comments on BuildIts in Progress: Lathe DRO InstallationBen Katzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15816221191617788028noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910685024071367839.post-19756599786551344462023-01-31T14:26:19.542-05:002023-01-31T14:26:19.542-05:00That's a great set-up. I have the exact lathe...That's a great set-up. I have the exact lathe and recently bought an Aikron 2 axis lathe kit. I went with glass scales. The long Z axis scale will be no issue but the X axis scale is too thick to fit under the tool post. I thought about ordering a narrow glass scale or even the magnetic scale but don't know if you can mix styles and still use the same console. Anyone know if this can be done? I contacted Aikron through their website but they are away for Chinese New Year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910685024071367839.post-25309691881849656902022-12-06T19:22:56.186-05:002022-12-06T19:22:56.186-05:00The bearings aren't very stiff in that directi...The bearings aren't very stiff in that direction, but as long as you don't squeeze too hard it works<br /><br />It's definitely going to get a real motor at some point. Currently it's a 3/4HP AC motor with stepped v-belt pulleys for changing speed. The v-belts spin a countershaft with a timing pulley to the spindle, and it'd be really easy to just drive the timing pulley straight from a motor.Ben Katzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15816221191617788028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910685024071367839.post-23219420727220529322022-12-06T13:45:58.567-05:002022-12-06T13:45:58.567-05:00That bearing trick is pretty neat; never thought t...That bearing trick is pretty neat; never thought to use one as a gauge before... Are you considering modifying the spindle for speed/SFM control as well, or just going to keep it crunchy with the gears?Tim Blakelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329071986074922839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-910685024071367839.post-80051558021413940312022-11-26T06:36:10.182-05:002022-11-26T06:36:10.182-05:00Living room getting nicer with each day ;). Lookin...Living room getting nicer with each day ;). Looking good!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com