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Originally Posted by Chris D Hi guys, This is the latest machine for me - a melding together of 2 machines and some electronics to make a CNC 9 x 20 lathe. As some of you know, the 9 x 20 lathes are okay as a cheap metalworking lathe. I wanted more out of the machine so I decided to covert it to CNC. I also had a Delta woodworking lathe at my disposal, so I salvaged what I could off of that (stand, spindle motor, & motor drive). With the MACH software not only being a good choice, it is really about the only choice I see for the control software. Basic features of this machine are... 2 HP spindle - VFD inverter drive, full variable speed with Fwd/Rev Central lube system - DIY Coolant system - DIY Touch screen monitor - Ebay Mach turn - control software Dual MPGs for tool room / manual use of the lathe Fully enclosed work enviroment Gecko stepper drives - the vampire model 200 oz/in stepper on X .2 pitch, ground ball screw - X axis 400 oz/in stepper on Z .2 pitch, ground ball screw - Z axis Thanks for looking. Chris

Chris,

I am in agreement with all of the other comments, you have set an awesome standard to compare our conversions against.

Alan