Re: Lathe conversion to CNC

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Larry Bush" <lbush@...>
wrote:

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> I would like to know if it is practical to modify the Harbor Freight

8x12

> Mini-lathe, item # 44859 to CNC operation.
> I realize this is perhaps not the group to question but I had posted

the

> question to the 7x10 minilathe group but never got a reply.
> Most of their threads were of a political nature.
>
> Larry
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> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Hi Larry

i cant see why not i have converted a small lathe similar size just a
lot older to cnc and it works like a treat
very cool to watch it cut a tread
i had a bit of trouble finding out info on converting a lathe when i
started mine so if can be of any help let me know

cheers
peter