Anyone have any idea which one would best fit a 9X30? This one for the 9X20? ...
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Alan Wright
robert_alan_...
Mar 2, 2007 2:18 am
The 9x30 is parts compatible with a C6, so you would want that one. The 9x20 is a completely different machine. I don't have the milling attachment, so I don't...
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Lou Abbruzzesi
lou_abbruzzesi
Mar 2, 2007 2:48 pm
Bill, I bought the LMS milling attachment (1681) and mounted it on my 8x14. I made a mounting plate, and that was pretty straightforward. Let me know if you...
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Lou Abbruzzesi
lou_abbruzzesi
Mar 2, 2007 2:56 pm
Bill, I bought the LMS milling attachment (1681) and mounted it on my 8x14. I made a mounting plate, and that was pretty straightforward. Let me know if you...
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wts0156@...
winnipeg_bill
Mar 2, 2007 7:25 pm
Would you have a picture of the mounting plate you made,or plans? Thanks Bill...
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Lou Abbruzzesi
lou_abbruzzesi
Mar 2, 2007 9:09 pm
Bill, I created a folder in the photos section of the group that shows the mounting plate I made. I added two additional mounting studs to the ones that hold...
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Ed Boysun
montana_ed47
Mar 4, 2007 3:54 am
When I bought the lathe, I fully intended to equip it with a frequency drive and 3-phase motor, so I could vary the speed with less belt swapping and still...
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cffabrications
Mar 5, 2007 3:20 am
Nice job, Ed. I have a couple questions because I'd like to do the same: Does this modification require access to 3-phase 230V? Is the controller a DC motor...
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Ed Boysun
montana_ed47
Mar 5, 2007 4:40 am
Most of the smaller drives (5HP or less) seem to work OK on single phase if you de-rate them by 1/2. In other words, use a 5HP drive to run a 2.5HP motor. Some...
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cffabrications
Mar 5, 2007 5:01 am
Thanks for the explanation! I will do some searching on ebay now... ... phase ... a ... and that ... you feed ... most ... as the ... motor, ... allows ... ...
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Ed Boysun
montana_ed47
Mar 6, 2007 4:04 pm
Hi Ed, I got your eMail and responded but it immediately bounced - said you had to sign up for something extra?? So I'll post my response here: The motor I...
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bobby7406
Mar 9, 2007 12:36 am
Has anyone tried using on of those router speed controls on the lathe? or am i JUST BEING STUPID?...
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tfm37
Mar 9, 2007 1:01 am
... brush type. ... lathe?...
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Gary Corlew
gcorlew@...
Mar 9, 2007 3:57 am
I have one I tried on my router, When you turn the speed down you also lose power. And on a lathe, I don't think you would like after using it once. The best...
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Mark Roberts
digisnapmark
Mar 10, 2007 4:08 am
Ditto... I swapped out my AC motor with a treadmill motor (90V, 2 HP), and used a very similar controller (1 HP @ 115V). It took some futzing around get the...
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coolcorsair
Mar 10, 2007 8:44 pm
Hi Group .Name is Dave,from Manitoba,Canada..It`s pretty tough getting parts,and Accessories up here..Talked to Lathemasters a while back.He Seems to be a...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Mar 10, 2007 10:11 pm
Hi Dave, Yes, Lathemaster does have a good reputation and I am happy that you are or will be dealing with them. To clarify a couple of points - HF does offer...
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coolcorsair
Mar 10, 2007 11:12 pm
Hi Druid .I`ve had this machine in my possesion,since November 2006.and I still haven`t plugged it in..So it`is in the New, out-of- the Crate,Condition.I...
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Bill
winnipeg_bill
Mar 10, 2007 11:39 pm
Hey Dave I am in Winnipeg and have a 9X30.What part of the province are you in? I just picked it up and have been cleaning and getting it ready to run. Bill ...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Mar 11, 2007 5:53 am
Hi Dave, Yes, I used to jump back an forth on a regular basis - never a problem and several of my friends used to do a bit of purchasing in the US - all worked...
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coolcorsair
Mar 11, 2007 6:26 am
Hi Bill, I`m in Cottage Country in the LacDuBonnet Area.Occasionaly I run into the City..I`m currious about where you bought your machine, and Cross Border...
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Bill
winnipeg_bill
Mar 11, 2007 6:43 am
I bought it from a local chap. I am currently buying my tooling from Busy bee tools in Canada. They have a lot of the same stuff that Harbourfrieght has. It is...
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coolcorsair
Mar 11, 2007 10:01 am
..Druid ,so you fully understand how easy it use to be, for the honest guys to go back and forth, over the Border..Free Trade,what`s, Free Trade? Is is...
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coolcorsair
Mar 11, 2007 10:41 am
..Bill I forgot about them (Busy Bee) I`ll see what they have to offer..I think I recall that the US Parcel Service, and Canada Post will do the Mailing of...
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C Smith
lathesmith
Mar 11, 2007 2:01 pm
Hey guys, Yes, posting pictures of one's projects and work area are one of the things that make this forum interesting. Definitely feel free to share! As for...
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coolcorsair
Mar 11, 2007 3:52 pm
Hi Chris..I`ll post pics,drawings etc. this afternoon..I`m in the Infant stage of set-up of the work area, so I`ll even show all the disgusting junk Cluttering...
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Bill
winnipeg_bill
Mar 11, 2007 3:52 pm
I have a Lathemaster 9X30. I bought it locally from a gent that bought it and then found out it didn't meet his needs. No stand but made a sturdy on out of...
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houe2005
Mar 12, 2007 12:48 am
I assume 4" 3-jaw chuck that comes with both the HF and lathemaster lathes is a 3 stud mounting system. What about the 5" 4-jaw chuck that comes with the...
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Lou Abbruzzesi
lou_abbruzzesi
Mar 12, 2007 1:38 pm
For what it is worth, I bought a 4" 4 jaw chuck from Shars, and although it is a 4-stud chuck, by drilling and tapping an additional two holes, and using one...
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coolcorsair
Mar 12, 2007 2:18 pm
..Ah Haa ..so I`m not the only Lucky guy around Manitoba..Bill did you get it at below cost,like me ? Well it`s none of my buisness,but the guy I bought from...
