Originally Posted by ger21  That looks like quite a project your taking on.  |
Hi Gerry, yeah I may be in over my head but that has never stopped me before
Originally Posted by multiplex looks like an awesome project! i love the old design characteristics
keep us posted! |
I especially love the doors covering the belt drive, I can imagine the pattern maker that did that was a very cranky old so and so, lol. They would weigh a fair bit, wouldn't want one to fall on your foot !
Originally Posted by RICHARD ZASTROW You may want to contact Adobe since he has done a neat example himself. Your machine has a lot going for it as a candidate for conversion.
Dick Z |
Yup I have looked briefly at Adobe's log, I will go through it in more detail when I get the time. The best thing I like about this machine is its sheer weight, there is an awful lot of cast iron sitting there.
I was going to get the lathe running with manual controls first then use it to make some parts, but now I am going to go straight for the conversion, I think this will be the simplest option overall.
Looking at the rear limit assembly there is a nice big flat machined area, I think this will be the best option for the milling head to attach to, it may need some extra bracing but it seems like the way to go.
Cheers.
Russell.