Does anyone have a used X3 for conversion to CNC? As a hobby, I'm interested in doing the conversion. If a lower priced used machine is available, I'd like...
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fignoggle
May 2, 2006 11:52 pm
hi david- that's a really cool center you have on sale - if you were on the west coast, i'd pick it up from you! :) re: the x3, you can check out our website...
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hodarthestrange
May 7, 2006 6:10 pm
Anyone out there cnc'd there 8x14 lathe yet? Seems alot of interest in doing mills but very little in lathes. I have 2 cnc routers one with a 4th axis. Just...
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Green, James
green127045
May 8, 2006 11:40 am
Like you, I have an extra 8 x 14 sitting in the shop waiting for a CNC upgrade. Too many projects, too little time.. Would love to hear this information...
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fignoggle
May 9, 2006 5:46 am
hi donny- we're working on a 8x dro/cnc setup right now. we'll post pictures and comments on our site after we get some website upgrades installed so that ...
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hodarthestrange
May 9, 2006 8:28 pm
I have got the 2hp Dc motor and Digi speed board so that I can control the speed maunally and from Mach3. I will mount a motor for the Z behind the the lathe...
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ca_tinker
May 9, 2006 8:29 pm
I was planning on building a Steve Bedair style ball turner for my 8x14 but the cross slide mounting on my lathe is very different than the 'T' slots used by...
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metalmill52
May 10, 2006 12:33 am
Gary and group, Here's a link to a useful and easy to make ball turner created by Jay Tuckwood. I've made one and used it a bunch with pleasure. It fits well...
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Green, James
green127045
May 10, 2006 12:43 pm
I created a ball and radius turner a year ago. I just posted a picture of the turner in the photo section and the folder is called James. The base of the ball...
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ca_tinker
May 11, 2006 1:50 am
Thanks Bill and James for the responses and pics, looks like a couple of interesting alternative designs to consider before I start building one. Bill, I like...
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metalmill52
May 11, 2006 2:02 am
Gary, You are very welcome! Q&A like this makes the group helpful for many of us! James, very nice work on your turner! I hope everyone takes a minute to...
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John Stevenson
stevenson_en...
May 11, 2006 4:39 pm
Just a heads up [ pun intended ] on a new product for X 3 owners. This is a bolt on kit to convert a standard X3 into a swivel head similar to a SX3. The pre-...
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larrynaumann
May 13, 2006 2:28 am
Just got my 8X14 from HF yesterday. I must say it looks like a very nice small lathe. I have a 7x12 and there is no comparison. I've got it all cleaned up and...
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fignoggle
May 13, 2006 2:44 am
hi larry- congrats on the lathe! i also had that reaction when my 8x12 came in... it sounds like you have the same 4-jaw that i had - here's how i mounted it: ...
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metalmill52
May 13, 2006 2:22 pm
Larry, I just use an oilcan from HF (red, med size, about $4 IIRC) that has a straight, hard spout and nozzle. I press it straight into the ball oilers...
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ca_tinker
May 14, 2006 3:54 am
Got the same lathe about 6 months ago and I've been very happy with it. Recently mounted a Shars 4-jaw by drilling/tapping those extra two holes in the chuck,...
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RussHuffman
May 14, 2006 3:55 am
I had problems getting oil into mine. So I wound up with a cheap pistol grip oil can that has a somewhat cone shaped/pointy nozzle. Using it as it came, the...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
May 14, 2006 3:09 pm
I am probably using that same sort of can. One thing that bothers me is the amount of oil that comes out in a single lever depression. I'd like a couple of...
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RussHuffman
May 14, 2006 11:55 pm
Mine works the same, and I don't know of any that work differently. I just pull the trigger somewhat slowly, see it leaking a little so I know it's put "some"...
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larrynaumann
May 15, 2006 2:01 am
Just wanted to thank everyone for their replies to my questions. I happened to have th answer in my garage. Your repliesreminded me I had a trigger pump oil...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
May 15, 2006 3:14 am
Here are some gear combinations that cut 13 TPI with a very small error. These are B-C-D-E-F defined the same as on the lathe's chart 45 66 60 68 72 45 66 72...
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Larry Naumann
larrynaumann
May 15, 2006 11:22 pm
Richard Thank you for the gearing info. I am really new to all of this, how do you find the combinations? I started to use the formula in the manual but it was...
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Richard Kleinhenz
rkleinhenz
May 16, 2006 2:14 am
Actually I wrote a little program that compiles all possible 5-gear combinations. Some may not work, despite the physical restriction limits I applied. I...
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phantomcow2
May 18, 2006 1:44 am
I will be ordering an X3 in about one month. I was just wondering if somebody could provide me with the following information? Width of Machine, Height, and...
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hodarthestrange
May 19, 2006 12:25 am
http://images.grizzly.com/grizzlycom/manuals/g0463_m.pdf Above is the manual it might contain the info you are looking for. Donny http://www.whiterivermfg.com...
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fiveplus4fingers
fiveplus4fin...
May 19, 2006 9:17 pm
... If your order is processed in any way like mine (from Grizzly) you'll have plenty of time to prepare for its arrival. I can get pictures with measurement...
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Cecil Smith
smithbrl1
May 20, 2006 2:27 am
The travel stops on my table are 15 3/4" apart. I would like to separate them to the 21 1/4" that is specified on the web page. Is there anything I need to...
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Larry Naumann
larrynaumann
May 20, 2006 4:14 am
Rich Thanks for the info on the gears. Wow, what a file. Actually, I got by using a 1/2-20 thread for my project. Maybe I'll try out a few of the 13 TPI...
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Mike Anderson
berserk768
May 20, 2006 4:14 am
I would be very interested in any and every measurement you could take. :) I would really like to make a quick 3d model of the mill so I can prepare some...
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larrynaumann
May 22, 2006 11:35 pm
Well, I finally got my HF 8X14 all set up and ready to go. I've had it about two weeks now and here are a few things I've done to improve and adjust it. I...
