@@paulrodrigues5562 On what RPM's do you run machine when cutting steel or alu? I have only managed to stall the 3/4hp motor with the 75mm face mill and 44mm hole saw.
@@improviseddiy depends but from 500 to 1000 rpm using 4 flute end I'll. But still early days learning fusion CAM so very light cuts with slow feed rate. Almost always looks good on a climb cut.
@@improviseddiy Haven't installed a spindle encoder so use a rpm handheld unit to confirm rpm although I do have lathe a mill spindle speed control on Mach 4. So M03 S1000 command auto runs my lathe or mill spindle and adjusts speed.
If you need to do left hand thread it looks like theres plenty space to throw in a tumbler gear amongst the gear train. I had to do this with my little emco 8 lathe when i need to do an acme left hand thread for a project.
I have one and it's a great hobby lathe. I have just finished converting the lathe to a cnc system with a self built controller and fusion 360 designed stepper motor fitment parts. Runs on mach4 and I have just started playing with fusion 360 CAM to mach4 post processor. The mill quill has a lot of play and I have had it chrome plated and rebore. The spindle bearings have been replaced with needle bearings. Busy assembling to test and I will convert mill to cnc as well if i resolve the excessive play. Oh yes, also changed motors to 3.phase with a variable speed drive and installed a DRO. Keen to hook up with similar minded hobbyists. I see you have similar tools so are in SA? I'm in Centurion, Gauteng.
Hi Paul. Have you changed the lead screws to ball screws? The standard lead screws have a 0,7mm backlash. I have seen Adendorff put up a video of a CNC conversion on an HQ700. How much did the DRO cost? I need a DRO with glass scales. I am in the Vaal. Nice to meet another South African via YT.
Hi. Think about R9k if I recall. The ballscrew makes a huge difference and converting to a cnc results in an amazing finish that I can't emulate by hand wheel.
I’d love to connect with you guys to learn more. Thank you for the video review. Paul, would love to see your cnc setup. I am new to this kind of work but would love to be able to make my own parts. I have basic tools so far, best investment yet is my tig welder. I am in hillcrest KZN
Interesting, thanks sir. These multimachines, as you indicate, are quite pragmatic. However, there is a gap between the "micro" multimachines, and "mini" multimachines, with the former being a bit too small, and the latter, a bit too large. Need to find a Goldilocks machine (i.e., not too big, not too small, just right). Also, I would prefer to support American-made products, I'm sick of funding the toxic property known as the PRC - tired of not having choices in the marketplace! For crying out loud, these are just basic, bread-and-butter tools and machines - why on earfh can't we manufacture these things here? Have a nice weekend!
Hi Jonathan. I have the bigger of the three and the milling portion can quickly become too small. As you learn and grow your need for bigger machines will always be there. This machine serves me well and is a good start for learning machining without breaking the bank. Local companies can not produce hobby machines that's affordable. I made a lathe when I developed an interest in machining and the material cost ended up being more than to buy one of these import machines and I didn't even have all the features build yet.
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice machines
Thank you and welcome to my channel!
That lathe can make left right thread ?
Hi Selpro. Only righthand thread. With modifications you can add a reverse gear yourself.
I put a treadmill motor on the lathe for more horsepower. 2 1/2 instead of 3/4. Also gives variable speed. Also put a DRO on all three axes.
That's what's nice about these machines. They are easily customizable.
Clever, treadmill comes with built. In vsd. I bought 3 phase WEG motors and added a WEG VSD bit same kW.
@@paulrodrigues5562 On what RPM's do you run machine when cutting steel or alu? I have only managed to stall the 3/4hp motor with the 75mm face mill and 44mm hole saw.
@@improviseddiy depends but from 500 to 1000 rpm using 4 flute end I'll. But still early days learning fusion CAM so very light cuts with slow feed rate. Almost always looks good on a climb cut.
@@improviseddiy Haven't installed a spindle encoder so use a rpm handheld unit to confirm rpm although I do have lathe a mill spindle speed control on Mach 4. So M03 S1000 command auto runs my lathe or mill spindle and adjusts speed.
If you need to do left hand thread it looks like theres plenty space to throw in a tumbler gear amongst the gear train. I had to do this with my little emco 8 lathe when i need to do an acme left hand thread for a project.
That will definitely be in the pipe-line
I have one and it's a great hobby lathe. I have just finished converting the lathe to a cnc system with a self built controller and fusion 360 designed stepper motor fitment parts. Runs on mach4 and I have just started playing with fusion 360 CAM to mach4 post processor. The mill quill has a lot of play and I have had it chrome plated and rebore. The spindle bearings have been replaced with needle bearings. Busy assembling to test and I will convert mill to cnc as well if i resolve the excessive play. Oh yes, also changed motors to 3.phase with a variable speed drive and installed a DRO. Keen to hook up with similar minded hobbyists. I see you have similar tools so are in SA? I'm in Centurion, Gauteng.
Hi Paul. Have you changed the lead screws to ball screws? The standard lead screws have a 0,7mm backlash. I have seen Adendorff put up a video of a CNC conversion on an HQ700. How much did the DRO cost? I need a DRO with glass scales. I am in the Vaal. Nice to meet another South African via YT.
Hi. Think about R9k if I recall. The ballscrew makes a huge difference and converting to a cnc results in an amazing finish that I can't emulate by hand wheel.
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I’d love to connect with you guys to learn more. Thank you for the video review. Paul, would love to see your cnc setup. I am new to this kind of work but would love to be able to make my own parts. I have basic tools so far, best investment yet is my tig welder. I am in hillcrest KZN
Hi, I'm looking into this machine myself, the manufacturer has quoted me $1550 usd, is that around your cost ?
Roughly converted I paid $2400 USD a year ago. $1550 sounds like a bargain.
Improvised DIY hi, maybe to good a deal I'm wondering.
In ZA everything is relatively more expensive than in the USA. The best is to test the machine.
Hi
Read your note, looking for your result. Did you follow through with purchase, was it a good deal + shipping etc.
Cheers
Graham
Interesting, thanks sir. These multimachines, as you indicate, are quite pragmatic. However, there is a gap between the "micro" multimachines, and "mini" multimachines, with the former being a bit too small, and the latter, a bit too large.
Need to find a Goldilocks machine (i.e., not too big, not too small, just right).
Also, I would prefer to support American-made products, I'm sick of funding the toxic property known as the PRC - tired of not having choices in the marketplace!
For crying out loud, these are just basic, bread-and-butter tools and machines - why on earfh can't we manufacture these things here?
Have a nice weekend!
Hi Jonathan. I have the bigger of the three and the milling portion can quickly become too small. As you learn and grow your need for bigger machines will always be there. This machine serves me well and is a good start for learning machining without breaking the bank. Local companies can not produce hobby machines that's affordable. I made a lathe when I developed an interest in machining and the material cost ended up being more than to buy one of these import machines and I didn't even have all the features build yet.