Can you show a picture from the front of how you routed the DRO read cables? Are they under the back splash or did you drill some holes through it?
Thanks!
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Ideas for PM-1236T Setup
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The are under the back splash. I've got them zip tied on head stock end (so they don't pull on connectors) but they just dangle behind the machine. I tried magnets (collect swarf), thought about the drag link chain (has to be a bad swarf trap mess) and honestly they slide along the tray and since they are armor covered, it works fine. I have the Easson 12B display and utilize all 3 inputs and have a magnetic read head on tailstock.
Thanks! This is interesting, my splash sits right on top of the tray, do you have a lot of chips escape?
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No, the backsplash is angled and extends back over the chip tray, so very little if any escape out back there. I've got 2 large Walmart aluminum cookie sheets under the lathe that catches all the chips.
Some pictures of my PM-1340GT setup on a base that I shamelessly copied with some modification from David Best original design. The lathe uses a VFD system that was built for me by Mark (MKJS).
For drawers in the base I used Harbor Freight 56 In. Double Bank Top Chest. I removed and flipped the top cover and installed three 20 Inch 500LB Capacity Heavy Duty Full Extension Ball Bearing Side Mount Drawer Slides so I can have another high capacity drawer on the top. I still need to finish painting the additional 5 sheet metal drawers. I also copied David's idea for the tool holders but somewhat simplified the individual mounts by using aluminium angle cut sized and shaped to accept the BXA tool holders instead of David's design with dowel pins, I was lazy, I wanted to do something quickly.
I used the original chip/oil tray that came with the lathe and modified it (shortening and sealing the holes) to be used as a slide out chip tray under the lathe.
I am very happy with the final result. It is at the right height for me (I am 6'2" in the morning...). It makes excellent use of the space/volume under the lathe with easy access. It is rock solid and adjustable for removing any twist in the lathe bed. The fabrication of the base was a very satisfying project, I used a MIG welder and made an extensive use of my 24" x 48" CertiFlat welding table. I used a high temperature 2 component epoxy paint to paint the base and this was much less fun but doable...
The VFD by Mark Jacobs works extremely well, was easy to integrate and Mark brings a treasure trove of knowledge that he is very happy to share.
I managed to squeeze in 4 additional drawers on the right
Flipped top cover made into a drawer. VFD is on the left of the drawer chest. One shot oiler is not hooked up yet to the lathe
Good space inside the drawers for a full set of 5C collets
Tool holders and backsplash support
BXA holders
Big thank you to David and Mark for their inspiration and help. Also thanks for the many other ideas that I received from multiple answers to my questions and from posts by many H-M members.
Ariel
For drawers in the base I used Harbor Freight 56 In. Double Bank Top Chest. I removed and flipped the top cover and installed three 20 Inch 500LB Capacity Heavy Duty Full Extension Ball Bearing Side Mount Drawer Slides so I can have another high capacity drawer on the top. I still need to finish painting the additional 5 sheet metal drawers. I also copied David's idea for the tool holders but somewhat simplified the individual mounts by using aluminium angle cut sized and shaped to accept the BXA tool holders instead of David's design with dowel pins, I was lazy, I wanted to do something quickly.
I used the original chip/oil tray that came with the lathe and modified it (shortening and sealing the holes) to be used as a slide out chip tray under the lathe.
I am very happy with the final result. It is at the right height for me (I am 6'2" in the morning...). It makes excellent use of the space/volume under the lathe with easy access. It is rock solid and adjustable for removing any twist in the lathe bed. The fabrication of the base was a very satisfying project, I used a MIG welder and made an extensive use of my 24" x 48" CertiFlat welding table. I used a high temperature 2 component epoxy paint to paint the base and this was much less fun but doable...
The VFD by Mark Jacobs works extremely well, was easy to integrate and Mark brings a treasure trove of knowledge that he is very happy to share.
I managed to squeeze in 4 additional drawers on the right
Flipped top cover made into a drawer. VFD is on the left of the drawer chest. One shot oiler is not hooked up yet to the lathe
Good space inside the drawers for a full set of 5C collets
Tool holders and backsplash support
BXA holders
Big thank you to David and Mark for their inspiration and help. Also thanks for the many other ideas that I received from multiple answers to my questions and from posts by many H-M members.
Ariel
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Bring a ladder!
The following links might give you some useful ideas.
Welded Stand For PM1340 Lathe
Designed and fabricated specifically for the Precision Matthews PM1340 metal lathe. Descriptions in comments of each image - just click the image for explanation.www.flickr.com
Swing-Away Lift-Off Trays for Lathe
Explore this photo album by David Best on Flickr!
Hope this helps.
David
David, that is a fine, FINE setup!
Ariel,
That is a really beautiful setup as is David's. Would you mind sharing with us the the height from the bottom rail to the top of the side frames and the height from the floor to the centerline of the lathe?
Thank you!
Mike
Thank you Mike!
The heights from the floor are as follows:
Floor to base clearance (for pallet jack use) - 3.5"
Base of drawer chest - 5.5"
Base of lathe - 35.25"
Center line of lathe - 52.5"
Also see drawing attached.
Ariel