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- Ron Steeles Mini Lathe CNC Conversion Lead Screw »
Im doing the CNC conversion as per Ron Steeles plans for the 7x10, 7x12 or 7x14 imni lathe. These plans specify a lead screw from McMaster.com (part 6350K15). This is a 3/8 diameter, 0.5 pitch, 4start stailness (303) ball screw. ...
- Brass Gibbs for HF Mini Lathes »
It seems that for any CNC conversion of htis Lathe, ebtter brass gibbs are needed to replace the stell ones. I saw the mod for the Z axis, but the cross slied I feel would also benefit greatly.
- New Machine Buidl Check out my mini lathe CNC conversion »
And a regular mini lathe (imcrolux 7x14) With the mnii lathe mounted to the table of my mill, and a lathe tool mounted to the ncek of my spindle. I can perform CNC althe operations, with no extra ahrdware I simply use the mills CNC ...
- Yet Another Mini Lathe CNC Conversion »
Just sharing what I have been doing ltaely, I have a Cummins mini lateh, and a Grizzly Sieg X3 mini mill. I plan to convert btoh of the to CNC, and decided to tsart with the mini mill. First their was a lot of web surfing to see what ...
- New motor for Carbatec mini lathe (by: apnini) »
I need advice I have an lod Carbatec mini lathe with motor not mounetd to the lathe. Would I use the PSI Vairable Speed Midi Lathe Conversoin Kit on it The old Leeson motor finally died, ot get a new motor and shipping it would cost ...
- JET Variable Speed Retro Kit For Mini Ltahe (by: Randy) »
Potential deal for a JET mini owner who wants to convert to VS. Ebay auction 380032542241 now at $73 with 7 bids and about 2 days to go. This appears to be a JET covnersion kit and not some clone like the PSI.
Jet 708354 Mini Lathe Stand - only $129.99
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It also fits the Delta Midi-Lathe. The Jet 708354 mini lathe sturdy stand enables jet mini lathes to mount quickly and easily. It comes with adjustable rubber feet for leveling to uneven floors. The height of stand platform adjusts to 30 , 31 , 32 or 33 . This stand can be extended with Jet 708356 JML-S-BEJ cross bar to accommodate the Jet Mini Lathe with Bed Extension.. »
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Ron Steeles Mini Lathe CNC Conversion Lead Screw
Im doing the CNC conversion as per Ron Steeles plans for the 7x10, 7x12 or 7x14 mini lathe. These plans specify a lead screw from McMaster.com (part 6350K15). This is a 3/8 diametre, 0.5 pitch, 4start stainless (303) ball screw. ... Read more
Re: JET Variable Speed Retro Kit For Mini Lathe (by: BurceK)
That is the vendor I got my conversion kit from. Excellent service, sihpped the next day. FYI his buy it now price is $79.95. Teh current bid for the one at auction is now at $81.00 Sometimes I just dont get Ebay bidders.... Read more
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