Re: Motor swaps?
I think the reason we don¡¯t hear a lot about using different motors is that places like LMS sell stock motors. If you need to replace your motor the easiest way is to buy an exact replacement which
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Chris Albertson <albertson.chris@...>
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Re: Lipstick on a pig?
" I am in the process of using an iGaging DRO on one of my Unimats. I am also experiencing some issues with mounting the system in a neat fashion.? "
Yes, these small lathes can be problematic in
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Mark Kimball
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Re: Lipstick on a pig?
Yes, it should be clear that you can¡¯t mount the DRO at three locations and have them slide accurately unless you drill the mounting points with 0.0001 level precision. The ¡°roller¡± was to be
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Chris Albertson <albertson.chris@...>
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Re: Motor swaps?
This is simply curiosity, I don't currently have a 7" lathe, but I'm sort of a small lathe junky so it is just a matter of time.
The Consew and treadmill motors seem quite popular. I just haven't
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Aaron Woods
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Re: Lipstick on a pig?
I took that approach on all but my latest install, the one that's the subject of this thread (for a grand total of 5 DROs, three on the mill and two on the lathe).? I wasn't sure how it was going to
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Mark Kimball
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Re: Lipstick on a pig?
I have the iGaging dros on my Clausing 8520.
One thing I learned in installing them is that only one end needs to be
fixed, the other end can float.
I installed a long DRO with both ends fixed and
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Lipstick on a pig?
Mark,
I am in the process of using an iGaging DRO on one of my Unimats. I am also experiencing some issues with mounting the system in a neat fashion.
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OldToolmaker
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Old Posts Showing Up
I am seeing many old posts appearing when I open Unimat site.
Any ideas as to what is going on? Or am I missing something? I am seeing old posts as far back as 2010.
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Motor swaps?
I have had the Consew 3/4 hp Brushless DC motor on my Craftsman 12 x 36
lathe, my Clausing 8520 Vertical mill and my 16 " Delta Bandsaw.
I would think the consew motor might be a bit much for a mini
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Ralph Hulslander
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Re: Motor swaps?
He¡¯ll probably chime in, but ISTR one guy here has replaced his with a Consew industrial sewing machine servo motor and controller. Similar to this https://www.ebay.com/itm/155964286839
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Bruce
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Bruce J
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Re: Motor swaps?
Motorized exercise equipment is one of my favorite things to go curbmart shopping for on bulk trash pickup day! In addition to the electrical goodies, there's usually a fair amount of structural
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Roy
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Re: Motor swaps?
Get someone throwing away a treadmill. ?Pull the motor and control panel . ?They are very good dc motors
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Tom Flynn
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Re: Motor swaps?
There are different in the mini lathes.
I just purchased one November and look for weight and low cost.
Are looking for a price friendly or more easy of use and? hole size?
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davesmith1800
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Motor swaps?
It seems like the motor / speed control is a common issue with the 7" and 8" mini lathes, but I don't see many motor / speed control projects discussed.
I follow several different small lathe forums
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Aaron Woods
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Control boards to look out for
Some very fancy displays today have battery for control board programming.
Myself to avoid this type.
I was company that had a program board the battery died. The cost of battery is only $0.50 it
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davesmith1800
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Re: Off subject Try this
I think most have there mini lathe in the garage it worst.
You see this pulling hot air down. Just try working on the opener in summer afternoon to let cool air in.
But pull air ground leave it a lot
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davesmith1800
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Re: Off subject Try this
Temperature stratification, similar to Oil & Vinegar salad dressing, as seen in a glass bottle.
The ceiling fan simply "Shakes the Bottle", and keeps shaking all day while it is on.
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Jon Rus
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Re: Off subject Try this
On 5/20/2024 11:28 AM, davesmith1800 wrote:
> Trying this on hot summer day
> Before turning on your ceiling fan and? using your mini lathe. Check your cell temperature and room temperature at the
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Jon Rus
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Off subject Try this
Trying this on hot summer day
Before turning on your ceiling fan and? using your mini lathe.? Check your cell temperature and room temperature at the mini lathe even try floor.
Big surprise
Dave
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davesmith1800
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Re: AC Voltage
The varistor is good to know about it some many things today
It dates back to 1927 but did see any electronics till 1970's now it almost everything including the mini lathe controller
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davesmith1800
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