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| Brass_Machine:
Yup. Test went well... Now going back to the build. I got the motor mount in from LMS. It fits the motor just fine, however, it does not fit in the space for the motor in the lathe bed. Debating on the solution while I am at work today and hope to get something fixed by tonight when i get home. Eric |
| Brass_Machine:
So the motor mount doesn't quite fit. It fits the motor just fine. I debated cutting it down and making it work, but in the interest in time (I have some work to do) I decided to go with using the original mount. Which is basically cutting some slots and tapping two holes. I measured and re measured. Then I mounted the bed on the lathe. I proceeded to try to get the lathe all dialed in and 20 minutes later I started the first cut. A few tense moments later I had the first slot done. Shortly there after, I got the second slot done. Finally drilled and tapped the two holes. As you can see, I ended up nicking one of the holes for the high torque motor mount. I did cut the slots the same as the ones on the 10" bed... I don't believe it will matter much. If you look very carefully, you can see where the first cut of the second slot went off track a little. I didn't tighten it down enough and the lathe moved. I am very surprised I got through the first slot without it happening... Again, not too much of a big deal. It will never be seen. Eric |
| sparky961:
--- Quote from: Brass_Machine on March 04, 2013, 10:45:55 PM ---<snip> Again, not too much of a big deal. It will never be seen. --- End quote --- I see it.... :P :poke: Sorry, couldn't resist. |
| No1_sonuk:
Are you going to be adding DRO and/or CNC capability while you've got it in so many pieces? |
| Brass_Machine:
So I ran into an issue tonight. I get it all back together and wired up. Turn it on and... nothing. Lights come on but the motor doesn't turn. So I take it apart and start trouble shooting. I have variable power going to the motor. So that part is good. I pop the the motor brushes out. Those look good. Frustrated I pull the bell housing off the back and check the voltage at the brushes. Nothing. I check the voltage at the brass pieces that surround the brushes. Nothing. Hmmm a closer look shows one of the springs that connects the leads to the brass pieces is busted and not making contact. Knowing what I have to do, I look at LMS to see if they have replacement leads. NOPE... they do have replacement bell housings at LMS though. $17 a pop. Not sure I want to spend that much. Can I just solder the leads directly on to the brass pieces? Eric |
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