151287211943 item number , what do you guys think?
ebay , Taig powerfeed
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Yeah, there was discussion of it a while back:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=353034
Someone bought one and was supposed to get back with a review, but I don't think that has happened yet.
Gary
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=353034
Someone bought one and was supposed to get back with a review, but I don't think that has happened yet.
Gary
thanks , im intrested in purchasing
power feed review
I was going to buy one but had a couple bills come up and couldn't
part with the money. From talking to the guy it is a very nice feed,
The only problem I came up with is you have to buy a controller
separate so figure spending roughly another $100. Talking with
a cue maker that is local he told me I could make my own feed unit
and save alot of $$$ so when I get some extra money im going to
start looking for everything I need which can all be bought on eBay
Brett
I was going to buy one but had a couple bills come up and couldn't
part with the money. From talking to the guy it is a very nice feed,
The only problem I came up with is you have to buy a controller
separate so figure spending roughly another $100. Talking with
a cue maker that is local he told me I could make my own feed unit
and save alot of $$$ so when I get some extra money im going to
start looking for everything I need which can all be bought on eBay
Brett
i asked for price on driver he said its under $20
I got it on just using the hand wheel as yet but it is very flimsy built ,the bearing are glued on to the mounting board the one were the hand wheel goes has all ready let go .With and over all length of 54 in, it should have some centre support of some type. I would not suggest it to any one .
I wanted one too but this was the issue with it that I didn't like so I passed on it.
http://www.micromark.com/Power-Feed-Control-Box-with-Motor-and-Couplings-Only,8905.html
how about modifying something like this
how about modifying something like this
I wish I could get a half nut assembly that I could bolt on. With the control you listed controlling the threaded rod that would make a Hightower/Taig very nice.
Thanks for the money saving response.
Hopefully Chris will see this, get his thinking cap going and make some 1/2 nut arrangement.
Neil
I already have a leadscrew using a Hob gear. Just lock down the handwheel. No need for a half nut. I like the looks of that motor someone listed. Maybe someone will put one through a lot of use and see how it works out.
Ok Chris, you talked me into it. I'll get the motor and try it out, just go ahead and send me everything else I'll need. :grin-square:
You will need to call me as there is a lot more to converting your lathe to a lead screw power feed than just bolting it on.
You will need to turn the bed around and will probably need a new carriage.
You will most likely need a different coupling if you plan to direct drive it. I drive mine with a belt.