PM-1660TL

Ok, thank you...
 
There is nothing wrong with anybody’s specs. The 4 position toolpost that comes with the PM lathe has a slightly smaller diameter toolpost bolt than that of the Aloris CXA toolpost.

I bought an Aloris CXA QCTP toolpost, and I am using the Aloris T-nut and toolpost bolt.

The Aloris T-nut comes as a blank; i.e., one has to mill the dimensions of the cross section of the T-nut to those of the specific lathe’s compound.
 
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I want to point out that Precision Matthews had absolutely stellar customer service at all points in this purchase. An A+ grade would not do them justice. What a pleasure to experience such great customer care. I cannot recommend them enough!
 
Matt has been great, I have requested that they install my Aloris QCTP, so if there are any difficulties they see it first hand. My 1228 had extreme difficulties changing to a Dorian QCTP. The set screw was tightened on the OEM post, and deformed the threads so bad coming out that the new stand bolt had no threads to engage, and is low now.
 
So now I’m really making progress because I have power to the lathe!

I couldn’t get anything done all week because of my job, but first thing Saturday morning my Dad came over and we put a 20A receptacle in the rotary phase converter and made a 6 foot cord that goes from the RPC to the lathe.

We were so careful to wire it all up correctly, but when we tested it there was no power to the machine. After a few scary moments, we discovered that the breaker was tripped on the RPC.

When we got the lathe going, it was turning backwards, so we switched the R and S wires (aka X and Y, aka T1 and T2, aka red and black). Seeing the chuck spin in the correct direction was one of the happiest moments of my life.

So now I am doing the break in. My friend Alan is coming over tomorrow to check it out.

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One of the things I'm going to dread is the setting up of the new machine. I can walk out in the garage, and work right now, plus I know my machine.....
Congratulations :encourage:
 
Story on running backwards. My old lathe was opposite movement of the start lever as my new one. I was ready to reverse wires when I read online that the direction of the new one was normal. I may of even posted a question about it here.
Enjoy the lathe Erik.
 
Aukai said:
One of the things I'm going to dread is the setting up of the new machine. I can walk out in the garage, and work right now, plus I know my machine.....
Congratulations :encourage:
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I bet you’ll have help if you need it :encourage:
 
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