Re: [Emc-users] DIY CNC MILL LATHE

2015-03-16 Thread john mcintyre
Good day, Thanks for the effort to show your excellent DIY lathe/grinder. cheers john -- Dive into the World of Parallel Programming The Go Parallel Website, sponsored by Intel

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC website

2015-07-09 Thread john mcintyre
Yes cannot access john > Date: Thu, 9 Jul 2015 21:44:01 -0500 > From: jimcraig5...@windstream.net > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC website > > Is anyone else having issues with the LinuxCNC website? > > ---

Re: [Emc-users] Supported Servo Motors

2015-09-02 Thread john mcintyre
Good day, Is it not possible for the lathe ,to have more than one z home position the same as fitted, on my old mazak m3 lathe , which has six z zero home positions. Regards to all john > From: ghesk...@wdtv.com > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 09:36:18 -0400 > Sub

Re: [Emc-users] Supported Servo Motors

2015-09-02 Thread john mcintyre
repeatable zero position. Regards john > From: ghesk...@wdtv.com > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2015 23:39:04 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Supported Servo Motors > > On Wednesday 02 September 2015 21:33:53 john mcintyre wrote: > > > Good

Re: [Emc-users] Lathe conversion to all metal gearing and sprockets

2015-09-05 Thread john mcintyre
Good day Gene, Loctite is the answer but there are many grades of loctite make sure you use the right type for the job, You will need to know the size of the bolt/nut this governs the type of Loctite to use, also do you wish to remove the bolt, I used bearing mount Loctite, when fitting steel b

Re: [Emc-users] Machining a servo motor shaft.

2015-09-07 Thread john mcintyre
Good day I usually if possible wrap the shaft in a heavy plastic sheet first, as the adhesive tends to cling to the swarf ,then wrap duct-tape over the lot. Regards john > From: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 11:09:42 +0100 > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Tool changer finally working on our mill project

2015-11-10 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day Top job really looks the part. Has the same shift pattern as my Matsuura MV 100V. Cheers john > Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:00:03 -0500 > From: petefro...@gmail.com > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool changer finally working on our mill project > > Ver

Re: [Emc-users] Anybody have an idea how...

2016-09-24 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day All, Problems with machining sticky material. I find wd40 or crc penetrating fluid in the pressure pack and use the fine tube nozzle to direct the spray right onto the cutting tip . This is good for all sticky materials as it stops the material (soft aluminium) building up on the cut

Re: [Emc-users] Anybody have an idea how...

2016-09-24 Thread john mcintyre
emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Anybody have an idea how... > > On 24.09.16 18:04, john mcintyre wrote: > > Machine the boss and hub to a firm slide fit ( stops misalignment in > > assemble) then use Loctite 680 or similar. prep spay both surfaces > > w

Re: [Emc-users] Happy 82nd to me, and the latest version of my G76 tweaker for you

2016-10-04 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day Gene, Best wishes for your 82nd birthday . Many thanks for your effort and wit . Cheers , john > From: ghesk...@shentel.net > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 15:24:33 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Happy 82nd to me,and the latest version of my

Re: [Emc-users] Oscilloscope + logic analyzer (PC based)

2014-10-09 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day All Many thanks for the pictures and keeping the old skills alive. john > From: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2014 00:14:27 +0100 > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Oscilloscope + logic analyzer (PC based) > > On 9 October 2014 19:45, Gene Heskett

Re: [Emc-users] How to machine....

2014-10-13 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day,I suggest that a side and face cutter with a dia equal to the radius of the dog clutch ramp .john > From: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 12:35:46 +0100 > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Emc-users] How to machine > > http://www.geutskens.eu/neracar/image

Re: [Emc-users] How to machine....

2014-10-13 Thread john mcintyre
tooth. cheers john > From: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2014 13:12:51 +0100 > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] How to machine > > On 13 October 2014 13:07, john mcintyre wrote: > > Good Day,I suggest that a side and face cutter

Re: [Emc-users] Got encoder problem, pix on my web page.

2016-12-02 Thread john mcintyre
Good day Gene , Thanks for your post, all the best, the 7 mile distance travelled, is not important as the mind can travel to infinity. cheers john From: Gene Heskett Sent: Saturday, 3 December 2016 1:41 PM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [E

Re: [Emc-users] axis screw has 5 or 6 thou of end play, usual fix?

2016-12-16 Thread john mcintyre
Good day, Use soft aluminium as the anvil for die cutting shims john From: Gene Heskett Sent: Saturday, 17 December 2016 6:07 AM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] axis screw has 5 or 6 thou of end play, usual fix? On Friday 16 Decemb

Re: [Emc-users] axis screw has 5 or 6 thou of end play, usual fix?

2016-12-17 Thread john mcintyre
Good stuff lanolin straight of the sheep's back greasy wool. john From: Dave Cole Sent: Sunday, 18 December 2016 4:44 AM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] axis screw has 5 or 6 thou of end play, usual fix? On 12/16/2016 6:50 PM, Gen

Re: [Emc-users] Tool holder threads?

2017-02-03 Thread john mcintyre
Good day , We also have problems with hardened threads if they are tightened up without lubrication, we use the stainless steel anti seize paste. Just a thin smear is all that is required . The male thread, we have cleaned up with a small hand grinder, pita. Usually the nut has to be replac

Re: [Emc-users] Raspberry Pi & 7i90HD again

2017-02-06 Thread john mcintyre
Good day Gene, Our best wishes to you both. john From: Gene Heskett Sent: Tuesday, 7 February 2017 2:19 PM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Raspberry Pi & 7i90HD again On Monday 06 February 2017 21:22:26 Gene Heskett wrote: > On Mo

Re: [Emc-users] M. P. Jones has deal on manual pulse generator

2017-02-18 Thread john mcintyre
Good day Gene , Wishing Dee and your self the very best luck for the future. cheers john From: Gene Heskett Sent: Saturday, 18 February 2017 2:36 PM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] M. P. Jones has deal on manual pulse generator On

Re: [Emc-users] RPI saga continues - SPI probably solved

2017-06-03 Thread john mcintyre
Good day Gene , Your saga continues, you must be related to a bulldog😊 ,once locked on it cannot let go. All the best john From: Gene Heskett Sent: Sunday, 4 June 2017 9:47 AM To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [Emc-users] RPI saga continues - S

Re: [Emc-users] Cylinder Boring

2017-08-01 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day All, The international workshop manual suggests that bore and fit oversize pistons. We always used cylinder boring bar such as Van Norman . These boring bars only rotate a cutter at the bottom of the boring bar, also there is adjustable traveling steadies ( called cats paws ) that s

[Emc-users] 16 speed gear change

2013-06-26 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day All, I have a mazak M3 NC lathe,that I hope to convert to linux cnc control, and need some information or direction to enable the 16 speed gear change to operate under linux. Regards john --

Re: [Emc-users] 16 speed gear change

2013-06-27 Thread john mcintyre
rom: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:18:58 +0100 > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 16 speed gear change > > On 27 June 2013 02:04, john mcintyre wrote: > > > I have a mazak M3 NC lathe,that I hope to convert > > to

Re: [Emc-users] Servo bearing

2013-07-13 Thread john mcintyre
From: johnan...@live.com.au To: tcninj...@yahoo.com Subject: RE: [Emc-users] Servo bearing Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 11:40:06 +1030 Good Day, All I believe on the early permanent magnets used in steam trains and car magneto the magnets would lose some of theremagnetism when dismantled . As we a

Re: [Emc-users] re ballscrew qauestion

2013-08-24 Thread john mcintyre
Good day ,On some recirculating ball screws , under sized balls , were spaced between the correct balls to almost completely fill the ball nut.Cheers john > Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 11:38:53 -0400 > From: jcyoung...@gmail.com > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] re bal

Re: [Emc-users] Off topic.

2014-01-02 Thread john mcintyre
A serious EFFORT well done john > From: bodge...@gmail.com > Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 10:44:33 + > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [Emc-users] Off topic. > > Lathe related, but not a single CNC machine was used. Tthis is what I > did with my Christmas holiday: > http://bodgesoc.b

Re: [Emc-users] A Fork In The Road

2012-10-08 Thread john mcintyre
Good Day, Message in this day and age is NOT inappropriate.Thanks for your posts.But always remember life smile in many ways .John > From: kwall...@wallacecompany.com > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 16:26:12 -0700 > Subject: [Emc-users] A Fork In The Road > > Ple