Re: Newby on everything - what do I need?

Lee,
I tried to email you back directly, but I am not sure that it worked
so I am posting to the group with essentially the same information.

I don't know what a 4J head type is, but my Z IS knee driven. Part of
my problem is that I am trying to identify the exact model of my
machine. I know it is a SeriesII CNC but I was told that the head had
been replaced with a "SuperMax". I am not sure if it was the whole
head, as it looks like pictures I have seen of the Bridgeport Series
II (tags have been rubbed off), but it definitely has a Tiawan motor.
One odd thing is that the table is shorter than normal. I don't have
the exact measurements with me right now, but instead of 11x58, mine
is more like 11x36. My stepper motors (which are off the machine) are
6 wire, belt driven.

I have posted pictures of my machine at www.tmitch.com/mymill.htm .

Oh, and I live in the Northeast corner of Oklahoma.

Ted

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Lee Studley"
<indigo_red@q...> wrote:

> Hi,
> Is yours the rigid ram( Z is stepper driven quill ) or 4J head type
> (Z is knee driven with stepper )?
>
> I can help you if its a 4J head machine.Where are you located? I'm
> in Phoenix AZ.
>
> I use Mach2 from www.artofcnc.com and Gecko G210's from
> Geckodrives.com I highly recommend both.
> email me offline and we can continue this more.
>
> -Lee Studley
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "dvader41837"
> <dvader41837@y...> wrote:
> > I am a complete (almost) neophyte with regard to actual CNC
> hardware. I
> > have a Bridgeport Series II CNC mill in which the original 3
> stepper