Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] How do I add CNC to a lathe?

IMHO you should leave the old iron alone and buy a new import or a late
model used one to convert. Heck you might find a CNC lathe ready to go
at some used dealer for cheap considering the state of mfg'ing in the
states these days. Some of the asain imports are nice, you have to shop
around and go where you can place your hands on them. Then sell the old
girl to a new home....mine :)

Mark

washcomp wrote:

> OK I'm hooked. I just finished the hardware end of converting my
> Bridgeport to CNC and now I'm ready to tackle my lathe. Problem is,
> I'm clueless from a mechanical standpoint (I'm OK now with stepper
> electronics and control circuits - I think) where to begin.
>
> I have a Logan lathe circa 1943. The max swing from the center of
> the chuck is 5.5" (does that make it an 11" lathe?). The gears to
> make various threads have to be hand changed on this model. It's
> belt driven. It does have motor driven feed on the carrage and the
> cross feed. Any guidance on where/how the motors should be mounted,
> as well as any other mechanical things to look for would be
> appreciated. Any place I can look for diagrams? Is this project
> even worth it or should I leave well enough alone?
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Jeff
>
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