Re: re:RE: Pendant

Smoke,

As I understand it, the 'base' product (non-programmable) will simply
be a 4 of 12 speed power feed step and direction 'pulser' (single
axis at a time). Therefore, it will still require you to COUNT the 45-
1/2 revs... And the accuracy of setting the angle will be the same as
turning it manually...
# 3 and 4 (reposted below)appear to be correct uses for the product.

Just in case someone misunderstood, I DO think the product has
merit...

Hope this helps.

Ballendo

P.S. The only 'fault' I see in the product description is the SET OF
ASSUMPTIONS made regarding mechanical setup of the machine. For the
powerfeed to be widely useful, IMO it will need to use speeds which
will vary depending on steps/unit. These 'should' be set by the end
user,IMO. In other words, the person with a sherline (which usually
has 8k steps/inch) will need a different set of 12 speeds than a bp
retrofit with 2k steps per inch.

>Uses for this little gadget of Terrys:
>1. Great for rotating a turret by "X" degrees. Beats the hell out of
>turning a hand crank for 45-1/2 revolutions!
>2. Accurately setting the correct angle on my new compound slide
>assembly..for the same reason.
>3. Positioning the headstock and the tailstock along the X axis if
>desired.
>4. Moving the tailstock ram under fine feed when reaming barrel
>chamber holes.
>Want more? Smoke