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Harrison L5 rescue
awemawson:
--- Quote from: AdeV on July 09, 2012, 08:56:46 AM ---Thanks Mick, the sump was a slightly crazy project.... I'm planning Mk2 now, it will be a CNC version, but first I have to learn 3D CAD, then CAM, then make it suit my non-G-code machine....
I've been fortunate that everywhere I've been for the last 10 years+ has an actual 3-phase supply. A while back, I bought a 3-phase alternator from Machine Mart (on one of their "VAT free" days), so if I ever do lose my 3ph supply I can run the alternator, either attached to a single-phase motor, or a generator, whichever seems most practical.
I see you have the Norton style gearbox on yours - will that cut metric and imperial, or do you need to add a change gear for that? Just curious as mine will cut both from the same gearbox...
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Adev,
Your machine IS G code enabled - just it starts up in Heidenhain conversational - you can switch to G code simply by changing a parameter. My TNC355 based machine (Beaver Partsmaster) is extremely similar, although I choose to work conversational as I have a Heidenhain post processor for Featurecam (that was written for a TNC150/151!!!!!)
AWEM
doubleboost:
Hi
Mike
Your lathe has cleaned up very nice
I am very happy with the VFD on my Boxford
It makes screw cutting a pleasure
I had a colchester bantam lathe wich i converted to single phase , had i known then how good VFD inverters are i would have used one on that . I would have been cheaper as well.
The soft start is a great feature .
John
micktoon:
Good evening gents , I have got distracted from the lathe today getting the milling machine cleared off and making a gadget that a diamond point dresser fits into to true up a grinding wheel for sharpening my woodturning gouges, I will attach a photo or two and you will see what its like ( the holes in side of billet were already there and just big enough to do the job so will have to do. I have been given one to copy. Note temp inverter for power table resting on radiator... another job to do !
Is it just my clock on posts wrong or is everyones ? its 4.30pm ?? acording to the site, the other thing is in my profile I put location Newcastle and my age but they dont show either ?? any ideas.
Hi Bill, I will take a photo and post it in the morning for you of crossslide nut, mine looks a bit homemade ? it has raised spigot on top and a split that has been pinned with grub screw to take up backlash by moving either side of the split apart ?
Hi Rob, I have been collecting machinery and tools for ages now so have Bridgeport , Boxford shaper, progress 2 pillar drill, Harrison ped grinder and buffer, the Harrison L5 , Harrison graduate wood lathe a Binns & Berry lathe 7 1/2 inch centre height, Clarkson T&C grinder, Startrite vertical bandsaw and Horizontal bandsaw, Mig , Tig. Half the machine tool stuff needs the same as the Harrison ( a good going over to get it operating right ) Next on the to do lists are the Clarkson, needs tee slot table as slots burst out and to get the Bridgeport fettled. I am watching your CNC conversion with great interest, its looking very nice too.
Hi John, I am glad to hear your impressed with the inverter, I watched your screw cutting video on youtube and the reverse looked spot on, I have just seen your latest engine base pattern post there , it looks quality, thats going to be some pour !!
Mick.
Rob.Wilson:
I now have machine envy Mick :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: ,, well tooled :thumbup:
Just sent you a PM , see if the time is correct for you now :thumbup:
Rob
micktoon:
Hi Bill, I have the photos for you, I cant tell if this nut is homemade by someone that knows what they are doing or the way it was made at the factory , it does not look mass produced so makes me think homemade but some stuff was just done by hand in the 1950's anyway. this has a very small milled recess as you will see but I cant see a need for it anyway, this one has a small hole drilled down from the top so oil could get to the screw, my base plate ( part with the graduated scale on ) where this nut attaches to has no place for an oiler but others I have seen have so I might add one anyway.
Hope the photos help if you need anymore of other parts just let me know .
Cheers Mick.
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