This is my project parts list to date. Both lathe and mill will receive a CNC conversion with the lathe coming first.
The following list reflects all costs associated with the addition of both tools to the shop, and the conversion for the lathe.
Lathe- Grizzly G0602 10x22 $1050 w/ shipping
Mill-Grizzly G0619/Super X3 $1490 w/ shipping
X3 tool package from Little Machine Shop $ 300 wo/ shipping
AXA quick change tool post $ 155 wo/shipping
G540 controller $300 wo/ shipping
8C: KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat);387 oz-in $100 wo/ shipping
KL-350-48 48V/7.3A 110V/230V $59.95
Ball screws and nuts, ball bearings etc. allowance of $400
Metal stock for machining parts for mounts and such $100
Miscellaneous electrical, wiring, plugs etc. $200
CAD,CAM, and control software $2500
Control computer $500
Other lathe tooling $500
Coolant system for lathe $100
Other shipping $200
Unseen costs $700
Shop mods $300
GRAND total: $8955
So... I have no idea what I will use for CAD, CAM software, but Mach3 looks good for control software.
I really don't know where to source tooling for the 10x22 lathe, and I am curious what quick change tool posts people are using on this size of lathe?
Is the X3 tool package from Little Machine Shop worth the money, or should I look for another package?
What is a good computer for CNC control?
CR, is that the PSU that you recommended?
Is $400 feasible for the linear drive components: ball screws, nuts, bearings etc.?
Am I missing anything?
Thank you all for looking into this post, and please feel free to comment about changes that you feel could be made to the above list. I'm trying to nail this thing down as much as possible.