Recommendations for a small lathe please

[ChazzC]

It can be done but requires a lot of forethought. Here's some pics of my Grizz 11x29 (basically a longer version of the 10x22)


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Link to the full build : https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/g9972z-dro-and-brushless-vfd-mods.104507/

Nice install, but you’ve got more metal & space to work with than on my 7x16.

 

[WobblyHand]

It can be done but requires a lot of forethought. Here's some pics of my Grizz 11x29 (basically a longer version of the 10x22)


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Link to the full build : https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/g9972z-dro-and-brushless-vfd-mods.104507/

Nice job. This lathe is far larger than a 7x16 lathe. Comparatively speaking you have tons more room. How bit is the read head? It look relatively compact. LMS has no dimensions for the read head at all.

 

[Mill Lee farm]

So Philly area?
I have a small Grizzly lathe I picked up at auction (for no good reason sigh) that I need to sell.
Let me get a model number and see what size the spindle is…

 

[Mill Lee farm]

G0768 8x16 variable speed
200mm spindle so .787”

 

[Road_Clam]

Nice job. This lathe is far larger than a 7x16 lathe. Comparatively speaking you have tons more room. How bit is the read head? It look relatively compact. LMS has no dimensions for the read head at all.

Here's a pdf for the sensor dimensions, and the scales measure .640" wide

 

[WobblyHand]

Here's a pdf for the sensor dimensions, and the scales measure .640" wide

That is a short read head, for sure. The one I was looking at was 70mm. The scale I originally ordered had an 80mm wide head and it wouldn't fit without a lot of changes that I was unprepared to do.

 

[pntr]

This is all fanTAStic information gents. Thank you so much.

 

[Headhunter Pipe Co]

Professional Large bore headstock - Pool Cue Lathes by Mid-America

www.midamericapool.com

24 slot indexer 1.385 ID spindle bore