I've done an almost identical conversion on an almost identical lathe! It was a really enjoyable project. Cut all the mounting parts on my cnc router. Don't have a mill though so I had to modify my ballscrew with an angle grinder, not half as pretty as yours ;)
hello, I'm going to a community college to get an associate's degree in machine tool technology. I happen to find your channel in a comments section of a video unrelated to CNC machines. I think it's a pretty cool condescendence that I found your channel.
+andrew flowers Right on, I hope your education goes well. Do you recall the video where my channel was referenced? I'd be interesting in checking it out.
+DCTTeacher1 Thanks Aaron. I'm going to try and roll out a new video for this series every 5-7 days. I'm going to have to get serious about my video editing!
Russ, that conversion looks like the best one I've seen to date! excellent work! you should have just used the G0704 setup like a lathe so you didn't have to tear down and reassemble the G0602 so many times. I am going to be turning done parts on G0704 tomorrow or Sunday, I'll get some footage. I will donate my QTC setup to the cause so if someone has a cnc'd 0704, they can turn and mill parts as needed for a quicker conversion. again awesome work there man! Chris
Hey Russ, what did you do about the z axis lock/brake? also, just to update you on how I am doing; I got the 1.8KW servo motor put on with huge timing pullys one inch belt width, and the acorn all wired up with kbsi signal isolator for rigid tapping, and my 704 has the same exact setup and it's tuned great and rigid tapping works good, even deep hole tapping (peck tapping), and because of the massive torque; I'm only tapping at 200rpm. so I figured out what I am doing is removing the gearbox, and putting the z axis stepper where the gearbox is, and I got a nema 34 that is really short, 80mm to go in the back, with no pullys, just direct drive. and I have a turret setup that I am making for it. just curious though; the brake is used to hold the saddle down also isn't it? how did you get around that? thanks. your awesome to put the plans on for free, it gave me a nice place to start from, then make my own mods from it, and with your feedback it was really awesome that you are there for others. thanks again.
I am SO looking forward to these videos, not only for ideas for my LinuxCNC conversion of my Clausing lathe, but also for the motivation, which seems to be the bigger problem for me lately. I was going to buy a Grizzly G0602 lathe to convert, but I bought the nice old Clausing for the same price. It's very old and very ugly, but it's a solid machine tool that works very well. I look forward to CNCing it, and I'll post videos of my CNC conversions as well. Thanks, Russ!
Your a good man Russ; Undertaking all of this without a kit just to share it with the world. I hope your planning to make a buck somehow though, that sure is a lot of selfless work otherwise! Thanks for the quality content!
+Impyman18 +JamesPVill Thanks guys. I hadn't really considered doing that, but I guess I could come up with something. I know a lot of RUclips channels also have Patreon pages, but I've never looked into setting one up (or any similar options).
Hello Congratulations for the video, I wanted to ask you I saw in the video that you turn the ball screw as if it were simple steel, normally they are cemented and hardened bars how did you manage?
Nice project.. I have some issues with what you are doing.. You dont have any stick / slip issues without running with linear rails on your machine? And those small Nemas are they fine fine to complete the mission? Best Regards and Happy New Year Jonas , Craftman Denmark
Correct. I've already racked up many dozens of hours of machine time doing a somewhat large production run. I've had no problems not having linear rails, and these steppers are actually larger than what most people use on this same model of lathe.
+russtuff thx alot man!! (5 stars ) remember to cut aluminium or brass is easy .. to cut steel or stainless is where the know how about tools and cutting speed and machinery goes up ..! ;-) never give up! :D
Russ, what control and CAM software are you using? I'm having bad times with SolidCAM+Mach3 combo, especially with the feed per rev mode. The post processor I've found doesn't work correctly.
good stuff. watched this series from 4 on and was trying to figure out why CNC your Laith.. this video answered that. Suggestion.. you throw out urls once in a while, and you play music once in a while. Can you please link in your description the actual URL for the sites (instagram has a bunch of "madebyruss".. which one was yours (I have no idea)..
+Paul Gdry Links are all in pt2, and I have found it's easier to refer everyone back to one video that has everything then to have them spread out into several videos. My instagram is madebyrus and you'll know it's me because my channel also says russtuff on it. I think my facebook is the same. I'll try to be better about referring to pt2 when needed, and I'll make an overlay that has my instagram and facebook links in them.
I don't recall ever having tried to machine hardened material. I suppose anything is possible, if you take light enough cuts. It's not a super rigid machine though, so I would imagine gunsmiths would tell you no.
Hi , Is it possible to to reduce the speed ? Instead of x100 may be x20 or something... At 100X it is too fast.(other than milling operation) I assure you We are not at all bored with your videos. If it takes longer time...then... let it be long. It is good to have more details. Your Videos are great...... I never skip your videos... I always watched your videos from start to end... Thanks,
Bonjour, Russtuff. Je suis André, je vis en France, je vous suis sur RUclips, pour la préparation de montages vaux est une amélioration pour le tour CNC est fraisage CNC, super travail de mon ami, je voudrais avoir vos connaissances parce que j'ai une transformation en cours sur mon projet à mon tour est ma machine de fraisage, mais j'ai une faille avec la FAO-DAO pour ce qui est de faire mes pièces, je possède Mach3 pour les deux avec la licence, je termine un meunier à commande numérique 3D, à savoir 4/5 axes. Donc, je voudrais voir si je pouvais de temps en temps, vous demander de l'aide qui est les schémas de pièces que vous me faites ou autre, je vous remercie à l'avance, il est possible. Russtuff, en prévision de votre réponse, s'il vous plaît recevoir mes cordiales salutations. André en France. PS: Je suis un technicien d'entretien polyvalent de 58 ans avec un taux d'alcoolémie / PRO. Electronique, Informatique, Mécanique de précision tournage / fraiseuse, CNC ........
Boy you are lucky, you can get what ever you need in the city you live in. IN THE COUNTRY that I live in, you are not allowed to buy anything if you don't own a firm !!!? the only place left is where they buy used metal/Iron. would you believe that!? And when you speak to someone so that you can buy a small portion the prices are so so high, that one think two times about having a hobby...
Awesome Russ, I was planning on doing a conversion on my G0602 so you've saved me hundreds of hours! I greatly appreciate it.
I've done an almost identical conversion on an almost identical lathe! It was a really enjoyable project. Cut all the mounting parts on my cnc router. Don't have a mill though so I had to modify my ballscrew with an angle grinder, not half as pretty as yours ;)
Very cool man. I got my g0602 in march, at first I wanted to stay manual but I am starting to change my mind. Cant wait for the rest of the series.
Excellent work, Russ! Watching your progress like a hawk!
You sir are a gentleman, a genius and a genie.
lol thanks
I'm really looking forward to this series, Russ. Very cool "teaser" video and I'm glad to see it worked for you.
hello, I'm going to a community college to get an associate's degree in machine tool technology. I happen to find your channel in a comments section of a video unrelated to CNC machines. I think it's a pretty cool condescendence that I found your channel.
+andrew flowers Right on, I hope your education goes well. Do you recall the video where my channel was referenced? I'd be interesting in checking it out.
G'day Russ, fantastic work mate. Your CNC lathe conversion is incredible. Looking forward to more videos mate👍
+DCTTeacher1 Thanks Aaron. I'm going to try and roll out a new video for this series every 5-7 days. I'm going to have to get serious about my video editing!
Russ,
that conversion looks like the best one I've seen to date! excellent work! you should have just used the G0704 setup like a lathe so you didn't have to tear down and reassemble the G0602 so many times. I am going to be turning done parts on G0704 tomorrow or Sunday, I'll get some footage. I will donate my QTC setup to the cause so if someone has a cnc'd 0704, they can turn and mill parts as needed for a quicker conversion. again awesome work there man!
Chris
+christopher polanski Thanks Chris! I considered using the G0704 for turning.... I can't remember why I never did :p
Awesome Job! I want to convert mine also... can't wait to see how you did your conversion. Thanks for the information.
Hey Russ, what did you do about the z axis lock/brake? also, just to update you on how I am doing; I got the 1.8KW servo motor put on with huge timing pullys one inch belt width, and the acorn all wired up with kbsi signal isolator for rigid tapping, and my 704 has the same exact setup and it's tuned great and rigid tapping works good, even deep hole tapping (peck tapping), and because of the massive torque; I'm only tapping at 200rpm. so I figured out what I am doing is removing the gearbox, and putting the z axis stepper where the gearbox is, and I got a nema 34 that is really short, 80mm to go in the back, with no pullys, just direct drive. and I have a turret setup that I am making for it. just curious though; the brake is used to hold the saddle down also isn't it? how did you get around that? thanks. your awesome to put the plans on for free, it gave me a nice place to start from, then make my own mods from it, and with your feedback it was really awesome that you are there for others. thanks again.
I am SO looking forward to these videos, not only for ideas for my LinuxCNC conversion of my Clausing lathe, but also for the motivation, which seems to be the bigger problem for me lately. I was going to buy a Grizzly G0602 lathe to convert, but I bought the nice old Clausing for the same price. It's very old and very ugly, but it's a solid machine tool that works very well. I look forward to CNCing it, and I'll post videos of my CNC conversions as well. Thanks, Russ!
+Liberty4Ever Thanks!
Yeah man, I've seen some of your Clausing in action. I didn't realize you were going to CNC it. Very cool!
Like others, am looking forward to this series of videos. Thank you.
Russ you rock! Look forward to more on this!!
+DataProto Thanks!
looking forward for this series of vids, thanks for sharing.
Your a good man Russ; Undertaking all of this without a kit just to share it with the world. I hope your planning to make a buck somehow though, that sure is a lot of selfless work otherwise! Thanks for the quality content!
+JamesPVill I agree. I say setup a donation page of sorts.
+Impyman18 +JamesPVill Thanks guys. I hadn't really considered doing that, but I guess I could come up with something. I know a lot of RUclips channels also have Patreon pages, but I've never looked into setting one up (or any similar options).
Looking forward to seeing a different approach looks like you got a lot of great footage.
+CNC4XR7 Thanks Sam. I've been through your series a couple of times myself. Your conversion is fantastic.
Thanks your to kind.
Great work buddy, Although i'm not planning to convert mine I will be joining you on this tour of course :)
Keep up the good work.
+RoboCNC Frees- & Graveerwerk Thanks! I hope it's at least entertaining :)
Can't wait to view your steps.
Hello Congratulations for the video, I wanted to ask you I saw in the video that you turn the ball screw as if it were simple steel, normally they are cemented and hardened bars how did you manage?
Carbide tooling and low rpm. It was hard on the outside and soft in the center.
@@russtuff Ok Thank
Bout time! :) Looking forward to the series.
Wow, you’ve come a long way since you first bought the machine.
I'll take that as a complement :)
Just out of curiosity, and I realize that you are going to get there soon but what size ballscrews did you use?
Nice project.. I have some issues with what you are doing.. You dont have any stick / slip issues without running with linear rails on your machine? And those small Nemas are they fine fine to complete the mission?
Best Regards and Happy New Year
Jonas , Craftman Denmark
Correct. I've already racked up many dozens of hours of machine time doing a somewhat large production run. I've had no problems not having linear rails, and these steppers are actually larger than what most people use on this same model of lathe.
+russtuff thx alot man!! (5 stars ) remember to cut aluminium or brass is easy .. to cut steel or stainless is where the know how about tools and cutting speed and machinery goes up ..! ;-) never give up! :D
shoot, I was already subscribed.
Russ, what control and CAM software are you using? I'm having bad times with SolidCAM+Mach3 combo, especially with the feed per rev mode. The post processor I've found doesn't work correctly.
I'm using Fusion 360 for CAD/CAM and running LinuxCNC for the control instead of Mach.
The sped up footage feels like it should have the theme to the Benny Hill show dubbed over it! lol
Cutting H-13 steel. Would you recommend coolant or air?
Nice Russ!
Tim
What about using the tormach version of linux cnc, I only suggest it because the interface dialogue programming is very intuitive.
looking forward to watching your videos may I ask will this conversion work with a
7X12 mini lathe
I made my parts specifically for the G0602 which is a 10x22. You could modify them or use the ideas for a 7x12 conversion I'm sure.
To make the video a bit better, you could slow down those time lapse cuts when the part is done so we can get a look at it. Just an idea.
This footage was meant to be a teaser. You'll have to grind through the series to see each part. Or go see my GrabCad for the models I guess :(
Did you put a sensor on the spindle shaft?
how can it thread if the program doesn't read the rotation of the shaft
Yes I did: ruclips.net/video/yY_4HwmZEaQ/видео.html
definitely wanna see this! I need a lathe so bad!
Mini CNC torna mach3 👍
Awesome!
love
Do you think your work will be applicable to the G4000. Thanks Bill
+Bill Clifford I doubt my stuff will bolt right up, but I think the design would work just fine for that lathe.
good stuff. watched this series from 4 on and was trying to figure out why CNC your Laith.. this video answered that. Suggestion.. you throw out urls once in a while, and you play music once in a while. Can you please link in your description the actual URL for the sites (instagram has a bunch of "madebyruss".. which one was yours (I have no idea)..
+Paul Gdry Links are all in pt2, and I have found it's easier to refer everyone back to one video that has everything then to have them spread out into several videos. My instagram is madebyrus and you'll know it's me because my channel also says russtuff on it. I think my facebook is the same.
I'll try to be better about referring to pt2 when needed, and I'll make an overlay that has my instagram and facebook links in them.
cool stuff - subscribed
+pitu72ger Thanks!
I wonder if you can make better lathe using this technology to expand it for more accuracy ?
+Shaq Deisel Anything is possible
Could this machine lathe hard steel for gunsmithing?
I don't recall ever having tried to machine hardened material. I suppose anything is possible, if you take light enough cuts. It's not a super rigid machine though, so I would imagine gunsmiths would tell you no.
406 thumbs up to 0 thumbs down. WE WON. WE WON!!!!
lol I noticed that too :)
Hi ,
Is it possible to to reduce the speed ? Instead of x100 may be x20 or something...
At 100X it is too fast.(other than milling operation) I assure you We are not at all bored with your videos. If it takes longer time...then... let it be long. It is good to have more details. Your Videos are great...... I never skip your videos... I always watched your videos from start to end...
Thanks,
Agreed. Good comment!
+metaling1 +rrangana11 Thanks guys. I only did 100x for this video, everything else in the series will be covered it great detail.
russtuff Thank you my YT friend ... Your videos are excellent...
Hi, what power is servo motor?
These are stepper motors, and the data for the motors is in the second video of this series where I show the price breakdown and spreadsheets.
Bonjour, Russtuff. Je suis André, je vis en France, je vous suis sur RUclips, pour la préparation de montages vaux est une amélioration pour le tour CNC est fraisage CNC, super travail de mon ami, je voudrais avoir vos connaissances parce que j'ai une transformation en cours sur mon projet à mon tour est ma machine de fraisage, mais j'ai une faille avec la FAO-DAO pour ce qui est de faire mes pièces, je possède Mach3 pour les deux avec la licence, je termine un meunier à commande numérique 3D, à savoir 4/5 axes. Donc, je voudrais voir si je pouvais de temps en temps, vous demander de l'aide qui est les schémas de pièces que vous me faites ou autre, je vous remercie à l'avance, il est possible. Russtuff, en prévision de votre réponse, s'il vous plaît recevoir mes cordiales salutations. André en France. PS: Je suis un technicien d'entretien polyvalent de 58 ans avec un taux d'alcoolémie / PRO. Electronique, Informatique, Mécanique de précision tournage / fraiseuse, CNC ........
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Boy you are lucky, you can get what ever you need in the city you live in. IN THE COUNTRY that I live in, you are not allowed to buy anything if you don't own a firm !!!? the only place left is where they buy used metal/Iron. would you believe that!? And when you speak to someone so that you can buy a small portion the prices are so so high, that one think two times about having a hobby...
Mimlo, where do you live with these restrictions ?
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