X3 versus Super X3 for conversion

[JFettig]

The guy over at mini-lathe fixed the problem with tooling sticking, His problem wasnt with the pin but the bore size in the end.
http://www.mini-lathe.com/X3_mill/sp...X3_spindle.htm

I posted that in this thread with other useful links:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17315

It may have changed where it is actually the locating pin now that is problematic.


Jon

[MIKE JEFFERS]

as i have stated in other threads in benchtop mills forum the 24mm bore is the problem
a slight polish of the collet dose the trick (again ref to quality of collets)
some folks may have problems with the pin,but mine was the bore
btw its a plain x3 from arc eurotrade.
have you seen their conversion re-prints from mew?
as for motor power v cost ... the extra 300 quid takes you into bigger machines
chester/warco etc and that is a whole new set of questions(probably come from the
same scource tho)
mike

[dutchcedar]

By looking at Sieg's site, the "super" version of the X3 has a pivoting head as well as a larger motor...

[phil burman]

I would agree with this. Seems like the Chinese have recently cotton on and are producing very low cost tooling that looks like the real thing but has the tolerences of a rusty nail. If it's very cheap it's probably very crap. It's a false economy. An R8 tool holder for USD 13.00 has got to be questionable.

Eastern European tooling seems to be reasonable quality at an affordable price.

At least with a brand name if you are not happy you know not to buy there again. The plus side is the manufacturer knows this also.

Phil

Originally Posted by MIKE JEFFERS generaly there's not much difference in tool/table height , but one thing i would suggest is to be carefull and only buy branded r8 tooling i mention this as i've had questionable quality collets (through a local supplier,their budget range stuff) the E-Bay stuff might be okay but....