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user's latest post:
PATRIOT VFD DRIVE - Page 2 -...
Published (2010-02-08 08:17:00)
Originally Posted by billmill I just ordered one with ballscrews, dro and 4axis cnc. I hope it doesnt take months to get here. let me know when you get yours and how the setup goes. Billmill, Actually I've already got the Patriot machine. I bought the early one with regular motors and have been doing my own VFD retrofit- let us know how the factory version looks when you get it.
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buying a bridgemill and general...
Published (2010-02-05 00:31:00)
Also, If you have the serial number, JT can or should be able to look it up and give you a little more background on the machine.
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buying a bridgemill and general...
Published (2010-02-05 01:44:00)
Well actually JT is the one selling it I assume it was a trade-in or return for some reason, JT claims to have looked it over and its in very good condition. I would expect a salesman to say that about something he is selling however. It is clear that some people here trust him quite a bit and some here don't, I am still in the middle since I have no reason to not trust him yet. My big problems and why I have not looked at used lathes is...
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buying a bridgemill and general...
Published (2010-02-04 22:03:00)
I've got a Bridgemill and am stisfied with it. I got it used about 2 1/2 years ago. It is set up with CNC, and it had a fair amount of additional looling, cnc rotary table, carbide insert endmills and lathe tools and stuff. I paid $3k for the lot and can't complain. The machine is one of the last Bridgemills delivered in early 2006. Like all have said, and what you will find in any of the Chinese machines from any vendor, they need a...
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ShopTask Ballscrew Install
Published (2010-02-01 23:11:00)
Originally Posted by dgapilot Sprint 77, Did you make drawings of your ball screw/nuts? I've got a Bridgemill that " would like to eventually convert, but don't want to tear the machine apart to measure, then reassemble to cut the screws, and tear it down again to install. If I had drawings so I could cut the screws and make mounts for the nuts, that would make it easy. I do have mine apart and have the parts modeled in...
user's latest post:
buying a bridgemill and general...
Published (2010-02-04 23:08:00)
I have a Tri-Power that is about 3 years old. I’m satisfied with it, i.e. I like it, but I don’t try and do super precise things with it. There are roughing carpenters, finish carpenters and cabinet makers. I’ve never heard machining described the same way but if it was then I’d be a roughing machinist. There are things I’d love to redesign but I don’t have the time. The Bridgemill...
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Newbe
Published (2010-02-05 23:39:00)
Thanks for your help, I purchased the book Precision Rifle Rebarreling by John Stranahan. Very interesting reading and it gives all the information on realining the 17-20. Thanks again Terry
user's latest post:
PATRIOT VFD DRIVE - Page 2 -...
Published (2010-02-07 19:33:00)
I just ordered one with ballscrews, dro and 4axis cnc. I hope it doesnt take months to get here. let me know when you get yours and how the setup goes.
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PATRIOT VFD DRIVE - Page 2 -...
Published (2010-02-08 09:40:00)
well as soon as mine arives i will post some pictures. i spoke to john last monday and there was a holdup on the stepper motors that arived for the 2010 machine. he was hoping to have mine shipped this week. i have one with 4 axles cnc, dro,and rotary table.it has taken mine 5 months from date of order.but i am sure it will be worth it when it arives.
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Latest active threads on Shopmaster/Shoptask::
Started 6 months ago (2009-08-13 17:44:00)
by sharpshooter90
Just thought I should start a new thread for this project so it doesn't get mixed up with the DC drive story. Will start posting as soon as the VFD gets here.
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2010-01-28 20:15:00)
by tgorsuch
I just bought a Shoptask 17-20 XMTC I have never owned a lathe or a 3 in 1 machine. I am a Newbe to the machine, machining and the forum.
Can anyone give me advice on where to get info on how to set it up and make sure it is alined correctly. Also, where is the best place to get information on basic Machining.
Started 5 days, 23 hours ago (2010-02-04 13:34:00)
by mikeyr
I am looking at buying a used Bridgemill, the guy wants $2,000 for it BUT it includes ballscrews and DRO so while its too much for a used lathe, those accessories bring it into what I think is about the right price range. Its in fine condition and minor cosmetic stuff, DRO works.
Am I wrong on the price ? or should I keep looking ?
2nd question is I have read in several places ...
Started 2 weeks, 1 day ago (2010-01-26 12:20:00)
by Sprint 77
I got my Rex industries Ballscrew in last night will be giving some phot shots soon of before during install.
I do stand corrected though the " Y" axis will need the gear to gear reverse direction for the handle not the one I have the 3-D Solidworks model of in other posts.
I feel like these ballscrews will be as good if...
Started 11 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-02-26 12:34:00)
by jdclark
Originally Posted by Texasj10
I am working on converting my shoptask eldorado bridgemill to cnc. I think that the timing pulleys I need are XL style, 21 tooth, with .375 bores to go with the steppers . Can anyone confirm this pulley ...
Started 1 month ago (2010-01-06 12:59:00)
by Ocular Engineer
Thanks John, but I'm limited on how far I can travel from Decatur/Huntsville to about an hours drive. I appreciate the offer though.
Started 1 year, 9 months ago (2008-04-23 19:49:00)
by digitalmdj
For those of you that are having problems with tight lead screws try changing the outer thrust bearing from a ball thrust to a needle thrust bearing. You can buy them from McMaster Carr and they are made in Germany. The inside ball thrust will keep the shaft center and the needle thrust bearing will maintain better thrust and prevent binding caused by the two ball thrust working against each ...
Started 1 month ago (2010-01-06 17:19:00)
by bowman1964
well i have one on order now for 3 months, the units will require 220v 20 amp circuit to operate. i speak to JT about once a week. i was wiring my shop this past weekend. last i told they are out on the water heading in on a container ship.
Started 1 month ago (2010-01-09 11:08:00)
by sharpshooter90
I sent JT an e-mail about the new machines, and he has ordered up some spare motors and controllers along with the new machines. The new 3 phase motors use the same mounting frame and shaft size as all the older machines, so switching them out should be easy. The controller is setup for 220 volt single phase input and mounts inside the original cabinet once all the speed change assembly is ...
Started 2 years, 4 months ago (2007-09-15 20:50:00)
by Lemo
I feel bad about your experience. Did you buy that Patriot Model? The standard one has known issues and as I understand pretty much everybody knows that they have to replace a few tings on the way to go from a tolerable machine to a very good one.
Lemo
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Hot threads for last week on Shopmaster/Shoptask::
Started 5 days, 23 hours ago (2010-02-04 13:34:00)
by mikeyr
I am looking at buying a used Bridgemill, the guy wants $2,000 for it BUT it includes ballscrews and DRO so while its too much for a used lathe, those accessories bring it into what I think is about the right price range. Its in fine condition and minor cosmetic stuff, DRO works.
Am I wrong on the price ? or should I keep looking ?
2nd question is I have read in several places ...
Started 6 months ago (2009-08-13 17:44:00)
by sharpshooter90
Just thought I should start a new thread for this project so it doesn't get mixed up with the DC drive story. Will start posting as soon as the VFD gets here.
Started 2 weeks, 1 day ago (2010-01-26 12:20:00)
by Sprint 77
I got my Rex industries Ballscrew in last night will be giving some phot shots soon of before during install.
I do stand corrected though the " Y" axis will need the gear to gear reverse direction for the handle not the one I have the 3-D Solidworks model of in other posts.
I feel like these ballscrews will be as good if...
Started 1 week, 5 days ago (2010-01-28 20:15:00)
by tgorsuch
I just bought a Shoptask 17-20 XMTC I have never owned a lathe or a 3 in 1 machine. I am a Newbe to the machine, machining and the forum.
Can anyone give me advice on where to get info on how to set it up and make sure it is alined correctly. Also, where is the best place to get information on basic Machining.
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