Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] lead screw or rack and pinion ?

I was thinking you had it Cast it looked so nice.

Sheet Steel....Well, that's more evidence of just how good your work is. Nice job.

Thanks for sharing,
Chris L

JanRwl@... wrote:

> >> This lathe has a base which consists of a brake-formed
> shell which is ONE sheet of 0.175" mild steel sheet, with 2.5" sides folded
> down. Then I used 2x2x3/16" angle-iron I cut and welded on intervals under
> that, and to the edges, stiffening it considerably. Oh, and 3/4" angle
> welded inside to the "rims" with swaged-in ¼-20 inserts for bolt-down. I
> also welded the "corners" where the edges "came together" when formed. Once
> all the "nasty" was done (welding, grinding, etc.), I milled the bottom "rim"
> true all around on a BP mill, and then bead-blasted it all around. Then
> primer and finally almond paint. Looks like a new fridge.<<<