Hi Ger, I started off 25 years ago with a Unimat 3 which I still have - still superb for the smaller jobs and such a beautifully integrated machine. However I...
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John Labutski
kd6wd
Nov 1, 2005 2:44 pm
Severe rheumatoid arthritis has kind of ended my machining hobby. I will have for sale the following major items. 1) Lathemaster 7045fg with scales and x axis...
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John Labutski
kd6wd
Nov 1, 2005 4:54 pm
The 7045fg has been sold to Gill and the 8x14 that is ready to cnc is going to James (both are members of this group). The rest of the equipment is still...
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gca86
Nov 1, 2005 10:14 pm
I just bought the HF 8x12, and the manual does not provide much info other than parts lists. Could someone upload the Lathemaster 8x14 manual to FILES or post...
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rrrevels
Nov 1, 2005 10:56 pm
There is a manual for the hf 8x12 in the files section. That is what we use for the 8x14 also. It is very close....
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Doug Pfaff
dougpfaff2006
Nov 1, 2005 11:40 pm
Simon, Who is HBM, and do they have a website? ... http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/LdmwlB/TM...
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John Labutski
kd6wd
Nov 2, 2005 2:21 am
In my posting of sales of my equipment, the cnc'd mini-mill has been sold. Thanks to those who replied. The only equipment left is the 8x14 and the mini-lathe....
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John Labutski
kd6wd
Nov 2, 2005 2:21 am
In my posting of sales of my equipment, the cnc'd mini-mill has been sold. Thanks to those who replied. The only equipment left is the 8x14 and the mini-lathe....
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nowdkyle
Nov 2, 2005 4:42 am
Mark, The bearings in my spindle were loose. I took it apart and adjusted, by feel, and that cured most of the chatter that I was getting. Try putting and...
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aston_in_nl
Nov 2, 2005 11:00 am
Doug, HBM is Herman Buitelaar Machinehandel, a Dutch version of Little Machine Shop I think. They are at: http://www.buitelaar.nl/ Simon...
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yrotc78u212
Nov 2, 2005 1:40 pm
so just so i get an idea of the cut capacity of this machine it should be able to cut 3/8 deep in steel with little or no problem with 3/8 endmill? gib is bent...
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John Guenther
j_d_guenther
Nov 2, 2005 2:02 pm
I would be concerned taking a 3/8" deep cut in steel with a 3/8" endmill on a Bridgeport let alone my X3! I really don't think these machines were intended...
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MAC
mack_mars
Nov 2, 2005 2:25 pm
hi john! sorry to hear bout you problems my wife has the same thing and getting worse.. THE GOLDEN YEARS HIHIHI i live in the mt dora area. where are you in...
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yrotc78u212
Nov 2, 2005 3:22 pm
don`t under estimate the old bridgeports.i wish i could fit one down the cellar ... endmill on...
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cba_melbourne
Nov 2, 2005 9:31 pm
... should ... Mark, my test was 8mm deep with an 8mm endmill, cutting a slot through some 8mm mild steel. 8mm is more 5/16", not 3/8. However, I could ...
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yrotc78u212
Nov 3, 2005 12:32 pm
found out what the problem is last night.gib was made too thin so when you turn down the adjusting screw it bottoms out before the gib is snug to the...
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Thomas
maxitjb
Nov 3, 2005 11:06 pm
The 78 pitch gear fits the banjo and works perfectly. If anyone is interested in this gear. I posted how I got this gear at the Grizmill group: posting 4658...
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borpe2001
Nov 4, 2005 3:56 pm
I ordered a C6B lathe and a Super X3 mill direct from SIEG. They arrived two days ago. I ordered every available option and accessory - including power feed on...
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Green, James
green127045
Nov 4, 2005 4:15 pm
I would like to hear the details and nightmares you went through with Sieg..... Did you have them delivered in the states or abroad??? James ...
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Bill Wilkins
wd8jwj
Nov 7, 2005 4:08 am
Hello All, I have downloaded 4 pictures into my BGBill photo album. They show the carraige feed modification I added to my Lathemaster 8x14. I had to bore 6...
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BOB & CINDY WRIGHT
aametalmaster
Nov 7, 2005 9:39 pm
If its a casting that has poor welds that is typ with the cheap cast. You will see holes and gobs, also the rust by the weld is typ also. It could have been...
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cba_melbourne
Nov 7, 2005 10:19 pm
... Well, its not painted at all on the inside, what you see is just overspray from the outside job. The paint on the outside is very poor quality, watch out...
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borpe2001
Nov 8, 2005 4:51 am
I've looked at the inside of the stand delivered to me carefully. The top surfaces of the two shelves have definitely/deliberately been painted, and there is...
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borpe2001
Nov 8, 2005 4:52 am
The stand is welded sheet metal. It looks bad enough on the inside that maybe I should strip the paint and corrosion around the welds, and repaint. Any...
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specracer04
Nov 8, 2005 8:51 pm
I wouldn't worry too much about the surface rust. These mills are an excellent value and some clean up and tuning is part of the package. I liked the quote...
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wsampl00
Nov 9, 2005 3:07 am
********** The digital route would require an angular encoder which I haven't planned for as well as some method of rotation. ********** You just need trig. ;)...
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ziggy7y
Nov 9, 2005 7:26 pm
... For help with the arthritis, eat lots of fresh cherries and check out www.letstalkhealth.com...
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Robert
rtp_burnsville
Nov 9, 2005 7:27 pm
Hi All, What size step motors are you using in a X3 CNC conversion? I am planning to purchase either a mini-mill or a X3 in the coming weeks and would like to...
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MAC
mack_mars
Nov 9, 2005 7:45 pm
ziggy i wrote you last time to find out where you are? i'm am in sorrento,fl near eustis fl.. i am interested in the small tools for my hobby .. are you...
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specracer04
Nov 9, 2005 7:45 pm
Where do you plan on purchasing your X3? I am not aware that Lathemaster or any other suppliers that have any available in the US. ... my...
