Does anyone have experience with the ZAY mill power feed? Lathemaster tends to "beef" up their products so I was wondering if the Lathemaster power feed had...
I can't wait, it shipped out just the other day. I've been lurking on this site for a while, trying to make a decision about what equipment to get. I'd like to...
Karl, I don't think you'll be disapointed with the 8x14, it's pretty beefy for a small lathe. Adding variable speed, a camlock to the tailstock, and a QCTP...
Robert == I enjoyed the humorous report on your recent buying expedition. I'm a fan of LM Bob as well. But when you compare buying from Bob versus "waiting...
I would be surprised if Bob reduced the price of his current stock of X3's. They don't stay in stock very long.... James ________________________________ ...
Grizzly must have run out of X3's if they are now quoting 6 weeks for delivery. Mine arrived 4 days from purchase. Alan ... versus "waiting for 6-8 weeks along...
Alan == Yeah, apparently they only brought in a few. Sort of a "test case", I guess. So how are you getting along with your new X3? Does yours have the...
Some members already know of a Group Purchase being arranged for SIEG machines. There's a pause in discussions with SIEG due to Chinese New Year. Basically,...
My X3 is working well, and being used daily. I added DRO scales and adapted a power feed (with quick release), but have no other mods planned. I don't know if...
I just tried to insert two new R8 collets from Grizz into my new Grizz X-3. Wouldn't fit. So I assumed it was the alignment stud problem that has been reported...
I have an 8x14, and I added a PhaseII QCTP, but can anyone point me in the right direction for a variable speed control or the camlock? Thanks, Billy...
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great news! glad to see another 8x owner out there. be sure to keep up poseted. DRO Plans Now Available! <http://www.fignoggle.com/plans/droplans.htm> CNC...
... Alan, the "short" X3 model has 11" (R8) or 11.5" (MT3) spindle to table distance. The "tall" X3 model would have 4" more. The X3 model imported by Griz was...
Chris == Can you take a look at this web page and tell us if the Grizzly G0463 that appears in the advert is the TALL-column model or the SHORT-column model...
Chris == The X3 photo on LatheMaster.com appears to be the same configuration as the Grizzly G0463. LatheMaster's specs list an overall height of 35". Is...
... Tom, only go by the written specifications. These are binding, the dealer has to refund your money if he does not stick to his specs. Pictures can be...
I ran into this with one R8 arbor, and did the same thing as you to easily correct it. I've had no problems related to the stud. Alan ... Grizz ... that ... a...
There are lots of threads on variable speed conversion on this group and the 9x20 group. surpluscenter.com is a good place for the parts if you choose dc...
This is incorrect (about the G0463)! The Grizzly X3 is actually the tall column model, and has nearly 15" from spindle (R8) to table. Alan ... table ... ...
Chris == Thanks very much. I would simply ASK Grizzly, but they refuse even to admit the G0463 mill is made by SIEG - so they're sure not going to say whether...
I just purchase a new grizzly x3 that is due in in the middle of this month. Before I get it i just wanted clarification on the spindle pin the sticks out to...
The spindle on my Grizzly X3 does not exhibit this problem, and it's hard to tell how often this has really come up in the past, since at least some cases...
Go to the bottom of this page and you can read what Seig had to say to Frank Hoose about this issue. http://www.mini-lathe.com/X3_mill/spindle/X3_spindle.htm ...
As noted in the past couple of posts on this, the spindle pin was not the culprit...it is the spindle bore. R-8 tools should be .949/.9495 at the drawbar end....
... No! My short version X3 moves vertically (quill stays always fully retracted) a distance of 255mm = 10.04" with the strut installed, slightly more without...
I'm in the process of Cnc'ing my ZAY mill and am close to the point of addressing the motor. I'd like to junk the Chineese motor and add a reliable, cooler...
