Re: Lathe conversion to CNC

Larry,

I know it is not the same machine, I can think you can benefit from
my experince. Please read this thread
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showpost.php?p=181402&postcount=12

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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

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> Hi Peter,
> Thanks for the feedback. I also am having a bit of trouble finding

any

> information on converting a mini-lathe to cnc.
> I have a Jet 10x24 lathe I use every day but do not want to convert

it. Any

> information and/or details you could proved me will be greatly

appreciated.

>
> Larry
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> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of peter hart
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> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lathe conversion to CNC
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> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_ <mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO%40yahoogroups.com>
> 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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> Hi Larry
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> 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
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