Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNCing bridgeport quill

Thanks Jon. Your web page is really very helpful.

Zafar

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Elson" <elson@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 10:29 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNCing bridgeport quill


>
> Zafar Salam wrote:
>
> >Hi all,
> >
> >I am sure this must have been discussed before. What is the best way to
CNC
> >a bridgeport quill. Suggestions, photos, plans, kits, links?
> >
> >
> You might take a look at my photos. It is a very tricky thing, as the
> complex
> shape of the head is very hard to measure. I ended up with the encoder
1/2"
> inside the belt housing! I had to cut slots for the bolt holes so that
> it could sit
> 1/2" farther out from the front to clear the interference.
>
> About halfway down is one overall picture and a link to more pics of the
> way I did it. http://jelinux.pico-systems.com/CNCconv.html
>
> Jon