This lathe isn't made by Seig so it probably doesn't need lapping, or any other heavy handed mechcanical alterations right off the bat. Like was said...
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Stephen Castello
a_b5_fan
Apr 7, 2010 4:30 pm
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 23:03:51 -0700 (PDT), joel taylor ... I wouldn't touch the bed. The only two that may need some smoothing is the cross slide and compound...
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Stephen Shyvers
sshyvers
Apr 7, 2010 4:12 pm
Hi Joel, I'm hardly the expert. But as one new lathe owner to another I would hold off on trying to lap any surfaces until using the lathe indicates a specific...
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joel taylor
joel19552000
Apr 7, 2010 11:53 am
Hello All, I am looking for advice on the proper ways to lap surfaces on a lathe, also which surfaces should not be touched. I'm a noob and don't want to...
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Stephen Castello
a_b5_fan
Apr 5, 2010 12:16 am
On Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:32:12 -0700 (PDT), joel taylor ... Everyone that used a treadmill motor usually hot glued a piece of filter material on the ends to keep...
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joel taylor
joel19552000
Apr 4, 2010 8:38 pm
Looking for advice on var speed enhancement for 8x14. I have seen Will's convesion to a nice Leeson motor, but I noticed it took a while to locate the...
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joel taylor
joel19552000
Apr 4, 2010 2:32 am
Pics added in photo section. The lathe had definitely been hand painted on the pallet, as the base plastic had red over spray. Also there were dabs of red...
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joel taylor
joel19552000
Apr 4, 2010 2:32 am
dual prism induction hardened ways. nothing changed there.  Going to post some pics to the group, need to resize them.  I guess one thing changed...  ...
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tlfamm
Apr 4, 2010 1:37 am
Are the ways still hardened? {One is afraid to ask exactly _how_ HF lathe-ways are hardened ...}...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Apr 2, 2010 4:38 pm
Hi Joel,  You can get the 4-jaw 125mm chuck from either Lathemaster or HF. However, you need to call HF to order the chuck - can't order it online.  ...
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Stephen Shyvers
sshyvers
Apr 2, 2010 3:14 pm
Joel, Regarding the cross slide markings, I noticed something similar on my LM 8x14 delivered in October 2009. However after looking carefully at the markings...
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joel19552000
Apr 2, 2010 2:54 pm
I just got my HF 8x12 delivered yesterday and was looking it over to see if any manufacturing changes have taken place. The first thing I noticed was HF is...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Apr 2, 2010 2:05 pm
Hi Les, Â Nice looking site - I also have QC inspectors but they tend to leave a little bit of themselves in all endeavors. Â Yes, there are a few...
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Rockytime
lesgrenz
Apr 2, 2010 1:31 pm
Tho I have been a hobby machinist for quite a few years I am not an expert. I started with a couple of Unimat 3's and grew from there. I probably talk a better...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Apr 2, 2010 3:28 am
Hi Les, Â If you are a "newbie" then we are all in trouble <smile> Â Love to read about your projects and opinions. Â Take care, DBN ... From: Rockytime...
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Rockytime
lesgrenz
Apr 2, 2010 2:33 am
My name is Les and have been a home machinist for quite a few years. I don't own a Lathemaster but do have a Sherline lathe and mill as well as an Emco...
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tlfamm
Apr 1, 2010 12:34 am
I just got off of the phone with Bob Bertrand; he told me that production and shipping of new machines is scheduled, but his inventory will not be restocked...
On Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:51:14 -0500, Bob Zawarski <rzawarski@...> ... In the thread: http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95419 -- Stephen (\__/) ...
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Bob Zawarski
rzawarski
Mar 11, 2010 5:52 pm
please post a link unable to find pics Bob Z ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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zaux009z
Mar 11, 2010 2:57 pm
If you are referring to the sine/angle plate i mount on the cross slide of the 8x14 let me know wcz@......
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zaux009z
Mar 11, 2010 2:56 pm
Yes i think you can. i have an 8x14 and i am in the process of doing that dc motor conversion... i got a treadmill motor of ebay, and just waiting to win an...
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zaux009z
Mar 11, 2010 2:49 pm
Thank you for the nice comments...i don't get over here to yahoo too often so dang busy...if anyone want to know anything about my posts on cnc you can email...
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zaux009z
Mar 11, 2010 2:49 pm
Sorry i dont get here often... I made a 5c collet chuck pics on cnc zone and here, then decided to make an R8 collet chuck because R8 collets have a longer...
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W. Smith
ngc6705us
Mar 11, 2010 1:26 am
Finally found my spare. I had put it in a "safe" place, as in: safe from me ever finding it again. Looks like it's a10 amp, 250V, 5mm x 20mm. Not sure if...
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Chris
chrisbraxmai...
Mar 10, 2010 10:34 pm
Thank you Bill, alot of good info and nice photos thanks....
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W. Smith
ngc6705us
Mar 10, 2010 7:29 pm
Does anyone know the specs for the small fuse that goes in the holder at the top right side of column on the X3 mill? Thanks, Bill...
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metalmill52
Mar 9, 2010 1:39 am
Chris, You came to the right place, there is a ton of info on DC motor conversions in this group. If you use the message search function and look at messages...
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joel taylor
joel19552000
Mar 8, 2010 9:00 pm
Grizzley p/n 60463 is the Sieg X3 with Grizzly gray paint ... From: dbergeron00@... <dbergeron00@...> Subject: [lathemaster] SIEG SX3 To:...
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dbergeron00@...
bergeron_dave
Mar 8, 2010 7:56 pm
Is the Lathemaster p/n ZAY7045FG the SIEG model SX3? Â I am interested in purchasing the SIEG machine, but can't easily find out how to determine which model...
