(265,’2007-01-02 15:20:50′,’david’,’2007-01-02 15:21:51′,’david’,’Manual Or Pneumatic Lathe 5C Collet Closer Or A Tru Set 5C Collet Chuck?’,”,’We haven’t installed a 5C chuck in the lathe yet, but since there doesn’t appear to be high availabilty of 4″-6″ 6-jaw chucks, we’re beginning to think that a 5C collet chuck system is the way to go.

Then, with 5C we can either install a 5c chuck which eats up a few more inches on the X-axis, or go with a 5c collet closer system which may take up less room.

Lathemaster and other importers of Chinese tooling sell similar models with a “tru-set” or “true-setting” arrangement to achieve really small TIR of approx. 0.0002″ or 0.0004″ (pretty good!) for anywhere between $150 to $300. Of course, they all have their methods of mounting whether threaded adapters, plain-back direct mount.

Stay tuned for more as we investigate the options..’,’

We haven’t installed a 5C chuck in the lathe yet, but since there doesn’t appear to be high availabilty of 4”-6” 6-jaw chucks, we’re beginning to think that a 5C collet chuck system is the way to go.

Then, with 5C we can either install a 5c chuck which eats up a few more inches on the X-axis, or go with a 5c collet closer system which may take up less room.

Lathemaster and other importers of Chinese tooling sell similar models with a “tru-set” or “true-setting” arrangement to achieve really small TIR of approx. 0.0002” or 0.0004” (pretty good!) for anywhere between $150 to $300. Of course, they all have their methods of mounting whether threaded adapters, plain-back direct mount.

Stay tuned for more as we investigate the options..

‘,’We haven’t installed a 5C chuck in the lathe yet, but since there doesn’t appear to be high availabilty of 4″-6″ 6-jaw chucks, we’re beginning to think that a 5C collet chuck system is the way to go.

Then, with 5C we can either install a 5c chuck which eats up a few more inches on the X-axis, or go with a 5c collet closer system which may take up less room.’,’

We haven’t installed a 5C chuck in the lathe yet, but since there doesn’t appear to be high availabilty of 4”-6” 6-jaw chucks, we’re beginning to think that a 5C collet chuck system is the way to go.

Then, with 5C we can either install a 5c chuck which eats up a few more inches on the X-axis, or go with a 5c collet closer system which may take up less room.

‘,”,’8x128x14-Small-Lathe’,”,1,’Comment’,0,4,1,1,’article’,”,”,’manual-or-pneumatic-lathe-5c-collet-closer-or-a-tru-set-5c-collet-chuck’,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,’8919012391c3d62eab4f8f016c54e009′,’2007-01-02′);

(264,’2007-01-02 14:18:19′,’david’,’2007-01-02 14:20:47′,’david’,’Variable Frequency Drive Or Variable DC Controlled Motor?’,”,’After having to constantly change belts, it’s now time to look into replacing the stock setup with a VFD arrangement or a variable speed DC controller and matched motor.

We’re looking into SurplusCenter.com’s basemount di-directional (CW/clockwise and CCW/counterclockwise) DC motors:

http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=10-1723

$89.95

New, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC catalog number SR3644-4963-7-1. Permanent magnet DC motor with brushes. Originally made for use in treadmills. Dual shafts.

SPECIFICATIONS

HP 1-1/2

111 VDC

7.6 Amps

3,100 RPM

Rotation reversible

Duty: treadmill (2-4 hrs. under full load)

Four bolt base mount on 3″ x 5″ centers

Shafts 5/8″ dia. x 2-1/2″ w/keyway

Size 13″ x 4-3/4″ x 5-3/4″

Shpg. 30 lbs

or

http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=10-1906

$79.95

130 VDC 2.0 HP MOTOR

New, IMAGE model 4632D-1A permanent magnet motor. Dual output shafts.

SPECIFICATIONS2.0 Hp

130 VDC

Draws 15 Amps

3,210 RPM

Continuous duty

OFC enclosure

Reversible rotation

Two shafts

1: 5/8″ dia. x 1″, smooth

2: 5/8″ dia. x 1-5/16″ w/ 1/2″-13

L.H. threaded end

Four bolt base mount on 2-3/4″ x 4-1/4″ centers

Size 8″ x 7″ x 7″

Shpg. 24 lbs.

‘,’

After having to constantly change belts, it’s now time to look into replacing the stock setup with a VFD arrangement or a variable speed DC controller and matched motor.

We’re looking into SurplusCenter.com’s basemount di-directional (CW/clockwise and CCW/counterclockwise) DC motors:

http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=10-1723

$89.95

New, PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC catalog number SR3644-4963-7-1. Permanent magnet DC motor with brushes. Originally made for use in treadmills. Dual shafts.

SPECIFICATIONS

HP 1-1/2

111 VDC

7.6 Amps

3,100 RPM

Rotation reversible

Duty: treadmill (2-4 hrs. under full load)

Four bolt base mount on 3” x 5” centers

Shafts 5/8” dia. x 2-1/2” w/keyway

Size 13” x 4-3/4” x 5-3/4”

Shpg. 30 lbs

or

http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=10-1906

$79.95

130 VDC 2.0 HP MOTOR

New, IMAGE model 4632D-1A permanent magnet motor. Dual output shafts.

SPECIFICATIONS2.0 Hp

130 VDC

Draws 15 Amps

3,210 RPM

Continuous duty

OFC enclosure

Reversible rotation

Two shafts

1: 5/8” dia. x 1”, smooth

2: 5/8” dia. x 1-5/16” w/ 1/2”-13

L.H. threaded end

Four bolt base mount on 2-3/4” x 4-1/4” centers

Size 8” x 7” x 7”

Shpg. 24 lbs.

‘,’After having to constantly change belts, it’s now time to look into replacing the stock setup with a VFD arrangement or a variable speed DC controller and matched motor.

We’re looking into SurplusCenter.com’s basemount di-directional (CW/clockwise and CCW/counterclockwise) DC motors:’,’

After having to constantly change belts, it’s now time to look into replacing the stock setup with a VFD arrangement or a variable speed DC controller and matched motor.

We’re looking into SurplusCenter.com’s basemount di-directional (CW/clockwise and CCW/counterclockwise) DC motors:

‘,”,’8x128x14-Small-Lathe’,”,1,’Comment’,0,4,1,1,’article’,”,”,’variable-frequency-drive-or-variable-dc-controlled-motor’,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,’6523d1d30b0602fdc582f68c51bf8fd9′,’2007-01-02′);

(263,’2006-12-25 23:53:13′,’david’,’2006-12-26 00:23:03′,’david’,’Harbor Freight 8″x12″ / LatheMaster 8″x14″ Mini-Lathe / Small-Lathe CNC Plans and Kits’,”,’While certainly not as ubiquitous of a lathe as the 7x, we’re currently working on the CNC plans and DRO installation plans (then kits) for the 8x lathes.

There are still a few more Sieg X2 mini-mill products that we’re getting ready to launch before the lathe products come out.

Stay tuned in early 2007!’,’

While certainly not as ubiquitous of a lathe as the 7x, we’re currently working on the CNC plans and DRO installation plans (then kits) for the 8x lathes.

There are still a few more Sieg X2 mini-mill products that we’re getting ready to launch before the lathe products come out.

Stay tuned in early 2007!

‘,’While certainly not as ubiquitous of a lathe as the 7x, we’re currently working on the CNC plans and DRO installation plans (then kits) for the 8x lathes.

There are still a few more Sieg X2 mini-mill products that we’re getting ready to launch before the lathe products come out.

Stay tuned in early 2007!’,’

While certainly not as ubiquitous of a lathe as the 7x, we’re currently working on the CNC plans and DRO installation plans (then kits) for the 8x lathes.

There are still a few more Sieg X2 mini-mill products that we’re getting ready to launch before the lathe products come out.

Stay tuned in early 2007!

‘,”,’8x128x14-Small-Lathe’,”,1,’Comment’,0,4,1,1,’article’,”,”,’harbor-freight-8×12-lathemaster-8×14-cnc-plans-and-kits’,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,”,’9dbcccf3e5e95a80b388c2fec05b80bc’,’2006-12-25′);