We've got a manual 13x40 Acra lathe (gear driven) and was wondering if there was anyone that makes a ballscrew & motor drive kit for this standard size lathe? It seems that there are a few software makers like Mach3 that look pretty good but need the other pieces to the 'puzzle'.


Thanks - JD

Mechanical Design
McCarthy Studios

Lathes are not easy to fo "bolt on" CNC conversions to CNC. To understand why, look thru these:

Lathe retrofits
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22723&highlight=lathe+retrofit

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22918&highlight=lathe+retrofit

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20895&highlight=lathe+retrofit

Thanks NC -

After reading through those discussions I have a more clear view of the phonebook with used machinery sales ads in them -

Thanks - JD

Mechanical Design
McCarthy Studios