Re: Re: Engraving and engine turning

Jon Elson wrote:

>
> See my photos, etc. at http://ascc.artsci.wustl.edu/~jmelson/CNCconv.html
> look at the 8th picture for the quill (Z-axis) drive. There are other pictures of my CNC
> conversion there.
>
> Jon

This looks very similar to the design presented in the RCM drop box. One question comes to mind - how do you ( or can you )
disconnect the mechanism for manual use. Since I haven't the space to park another mill, the current machine must serve both as
manual and CNC.
Larry........