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by billh
Tue 03 May , 2022 13:00 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Autochanger
Replies: 0
Views: 6578

Autochanger

I am looking to sell my autochanger, originally from an Easiturn lathe.
Does anyone know what it might be worth?
by billh
Tue 13 Jul , 2010 16:33 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn 3 Zero Datum
Replies: 2
Views: 3345

Re: Easiturn 3 Zero Datum

Thanks for your advice. Before I try this, is it possible to get access to the leadscrew and wind it back manually ? The switches are round base. I suppose that means I can expect ongoing reliability problems! Since the board has to come out to solder in new switches anyway, is it easy to modify to ...
by billh
Tue 13 Jul , 2010 14:33 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn 3 Zero Datum
Replies: 2
Views: 3345

Easiturn 3 Zero Datum

Hi, When moving to zero datum after start-up, the z travel sticks about an inch from the end. The motor is straining away so I assume it is mechanically stuck. I think it may be the leadscrew cover which I've had trouble with before but this time it won't budge. I need to move the carriage back towa...
by billh
Fri 05 Feb , 2010 16:30 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Settings for communications with PC
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Re: Settings for communications with PC

My mistake, it's 9 pin d-type.

Should've checked before posting!
by billh
Fri 05 Feb , 2010 13:40 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Settings for communications with PC
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Settings for communications with PC

Having trouble getting the Industrial Text Editor program to communicate with my Easiturn3. This is what I've done so far: -Made a cable according to the wiring diagram given in various posts, to connect to the 15 pin serial port on my laptop running windows 98. -Tested Easiturn RS232 port both at t...
by billh
Wed 28 Oct , 2009 14:34 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn toolchanger
Replies: 5
Views: 4804

Re: Easiturn toolchanger

Sorted -thanks!
8)
by billh
Tue 27 Oct , 2009 21:07 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn toolchanger
Replies: 5
Views: 4804

Re: Easiturn toolchanger

Thanks for the reply.

I downloaded and checked the Novaturn manual, but the toolchanger on my Easiturn seems to be slightly different.
There is only 1 screw/locknut not 2 as shown in the instructions.
Is it just adjusted on this 1?
by billh
Tue 27 Oct , 2009 17:02 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn toolchanger
Replies: 5
Views: 4804

Easiturn toolchanger

I've recently acquired an Easiturn lathe, and am trying to familiarise myself with it. I seem to have a problem with the tool height which is about 2mm below the centre. I guess the 8 way toolchanger must be adjustable to correct this, since there is a sticker on it which says "ROTATE TURRET DURING ...
by billh
Mon 27 Jul , 2009 11:10 am
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easiturn
Replies: 1
Views: 2575

Easiturn

Hi, My first foray into CNC, so I'm hoping for some advice. I'm considering the Easiturn 3 lathe. Assuming the original control system functions correctly, what are it's limitations? What are the benefits of upgrading to run modern PC based software, and how involved/expensive is it likely to be? Th...