Frank, Review messages #571-600. That was me asking for help with the spindle pin about a year ago. Since I didn't feel comfortable about removing the...
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mineralman55
Jan 1, 2006 5:46 pm
... Some (not all) of my R8 tooling wouldn't fit into the X3. I solved that problem by running a file along the slot in the offending tooling. After a few...
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Al Smith
pabird
Jan 2, 2006 12:48 am
Hello and happy new year to all. I'm weighing my options for a mill and would like to know if any of you own the heavy duty benchtop model # ZAY7045FG. If so...
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Alan Trest
rcstickman
Jan 2, 2006 12:50 am
I have the powerhead model and it was good out of the box. Just the usual clean-up. Outstanding machine IMO. Alan T. ... and...
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Owen
owenlloyd2001
Jan 2, 2006 4:01 am
Other than initial cleaning of the shipping anti-rust coatings, I found mine to be ready to go. However, my motor died in the first three months of ownership....
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Jeff Biggs
jeff454ottawa
Jan 2, 2006 5:43 pm
Hello I am looking at a Canadian made Standard Modern 9" Unilathe A, I think it was built in the early 70's. It is in average condition and comes with a three...
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Tim
tmarks11
Jan 2, 2006 10:00 pm
Grizzly is now showing a mill that looks identical to the x3 in their 2006 catalog: http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.aspx?itemnumber=G0463 $925 + $90...
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Frank Hoose
fhoose
Jan 2, 2006 11:15 pm
That's definitely an X3. Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com ... their...
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Frank Hoose
fhoose
Jan 2, 2006 11:21 pm
Thanks for all the tips from this group. Somehow, I managed to try lots of things that didn't work before I tried something that did work. Wonder why I didn't...
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paradude54@...
paradude54
Jan 3, 2006 12:48 am
That's pretty exciting. Now I may be forced into buying something new! On a related note, does anyone know the dimensions of this machine? Robert ... From:...
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cba_melbourne
Jan 3, 2006 1:21 am
... That is the latest standard X3 model (with the switch on the front of the motor drive belt cover), as sold here in Australia since about mid 2005. Chris...
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paradude54@...
paradude54
Jan 3, 2006 2:39 am
Does anyone know if there's powerfeed available anywhere for this machine? ... From: "cba_melbourne" <cba_mel@...> ... That is the latest standard X3...
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bluepalantir
Jan 3, 2006 9:26 am
I got mine from Bob at LatheMasters. I believe it was $169 plus shipping. You can see a picture of it in Files\X3 Modifications.pdf that Bruce posted. ...
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Green, James
green127045
Jan 3, 2006 12:42 pm
Picked up a new 8x14 that is ear marked to be converted to a CNC lathe. This lathe used to be a parts lathe for Lathemaster.com and missing a few parts that I...
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Green, James
green127045
Jan 3, 2006 12:55 pm
Spent some time over the holidays and started the process of creating the bearing plates for my CNC X3. Also created the three bearing caps that will be...
1818
Vaso
borpe2001
Jan 3, 2006 7:49 pm
Chris: Can you (or anyone) explain how the automatic tapping function works on the Super X3 ? This is not well explained in the Instruction Manual....
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Vaso
borpe2001
Jan 3, 2006 9:49 pm
Made a pilgrimage to Grizzly, in Pennsylvania over the weekend. Very impressive showroom. They do have the X3 on display. I much prefer the Super X3 I bought...
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Rex Smith
rexcliffords...
Jan 4, 2006 2:36 am
I'm considering a Lathemaster ZAY7045FG. It's the 2HP benchtop mill. Is this the right place to get input on it? thanks, rex...
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cba_melbourne
Jan 4, 2006 3:03 am
... Vaso, I did not specifically ask in the showroom - but I thought that pressing any of the three green pushbuttons in each of the 3 quill feed handles would...
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Frank Hoose
fhoose
Jan 4, 2006 3:16 am
How do you like the Sieg X3 powerfeed? Are the transit speeds adequate? On their powerfeed for the mini-mill, the max speed was a little slow for my liking. I...
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bluepalantir
Jan 4, 2006 7:13 am
Operationally, I like it a lot, can't imagine doing without a powerfeed now that I've been using one for awhile. On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rate the...
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lathemaster@yahoogrou...
Jan 4, 2006 1:50 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the lathemaster group. File : /Seig X3...
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daddyo217
Jan 4, 2006 1:58 pm
Happy New Year all! With all the chit-chat about the X3 I have been motivated to have scanned and provide my copy of the User's Manual. Enjoy! I have been ...
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Alan Wright
robert_alan_...
Jan 4, 2006 4:05 pm
Does it fully disengage as needed so that handwheel retains good feel? On my minimill, any benefit to the power feed is outweighed by the inability to...
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tyranorbis
Jan 4, 2006 5:18 pm
rex imput this into search youll get alot of hits hopefully thatll anser your questions ZAY7045FG ... mill....
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daddyo217
Jan 4, 2006 5:49 pm
I have recently aquired a nice horizontal/vertical rotary table and need to inspect one more dimension to verify that it meets the manuf. specs. Using my...
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burro_driver
Jan 4, 2006 6:50 pm
Alan, the powerfeed is direct drive on the X3. There is more than sufficient torque from the X axis handwheel to allow precise final adjustment. Travel by...
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burro_driver
Jan 4, 2006 7:06 pm
You could chuck your indicator in the quill, clamp the rotary to your table, and align one or both edges to 90 degrees in X or Y, and scroll over to check the...
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Alan Wright
robert_alan_...
Jan 4, 2006 7:23 pm
Thanks for the info. I'm disappointed it does not disengage, but I'm not sure I can do without it. Did you get yours from Lathemaster? Alan ... more ... length...
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Vaso
borpe2001
Jan 4, 2006 8:49 pm
Several people are interested in ordering a Super X3 direct from SIEG, in China. These are steps in the procedure - based on my recent importing experience: 1)...
