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by terry1956
Tue 01 Feb , 2022 13:48 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Micromill z axis jib
Replies: 1
Views: 4593

Micromill z axis jib

Hi out there. I am trying to put together the z axis for the micromill. I am having a problem with fitting the jib. Which ever way I try to fit it the result is always the same. No movement. Can anyone please let me know the correct way to fit this part. Thanks
by terry1956
Thu 28 Oct , 2021 14:23 pm
Forum: Orac
Topic: Original orac motor
Replies: 4
Views: 6181

Original orac motor

Hi, I wish to run the original orac lathe motor from a vfd. My understanding is that the motor can be run from a vfd. I have looked inside the motor wiring housing but there is no information to be seen on the wiring configuration settings. Can someone please let me know if I need to just wire the m...
by terry1956
Wed 20 Oct , 2021 9:34 am
Forum: Orac
Topic: Replacement motors
Replies: 1
Views: 4760

Replacement motors

Hi, I need to replace the original axis motors with new ones. The size of the original motor cases look like the replacement size would be nema34. However the problem is that the original motor shaft size is 9.5mm O/D and the only nema 34 motors I can find here in the uk are 8 wire motors. However I...
by terry1956
Sun 10 Oct , 2021 15:36 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Denford motors
Replies: 0
Views: 5719

Denford motors

Hi, I am trying to convert a Denford 2600 router to machine 3. I am now at the motor tuning position. All the motors are original bar the z axis motor. My problem is that the X and Y motors are not sounding too happy once set to move the correct distance. My feeling is that the micro step setting on...
by terry1956
Fri 08 Oct , 2021 14:22 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford micromill with pathpilot
Replies: 0
Views: 5575

Denford micromill with pathpilot

Hi, for sale is my Denford micromill, it as a replacement standalone spindle with speed control, makes it a bit more useful. Comes with pc with pathpilot software. The machine was working ok, until I moved it to make space. It now does not work. All the led,s on the boards light up and pathpilot fin...
by terry1956
Fri 08 Oct , 2021 13:55 pm
Forum: Router 2600
Topic: Spindle swap on 2600 router
Replies: 0
Views: 5441

Spindle swap on 2600 router

Hi, can anyone please let me know if their is a single phase speed controller spindle that will just drop into place of the original single speed unit. My machine as the original spindle with a funny sort of collet with a circlip. I only have one of these collets and with know speed control it limit...
by terry1956
Wed 29 Sep , 2021 17:00 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Micromill
Replies: 3
Views: 5491

Re: Micromill

Thanks, I just hope my Denford board is the same. But it looks like it can be done, just need to find the correct connections.
by terry1956
Wed 29 Sep , 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Micromill
Replies: 3
Views: 5491

Micromill

Hi, I have a Denford micromill. All the old Denford boards are still in the machine. The spindle as been swapped out for a stand alone unit. I would like to run the mill using Mach3. Can anyone please let me know if it’s possible to somehow connect a Mach3 breakout board to the original Denford boar...
by terry1956
Sat 25 Sep , 2021 14:29 pm
Forum: Router 2600
Topic: Porter cable 86902 spindle
Replies: 3
Views: 6735

Porter cable 86902 spindle

Hi out there. I have been looking for information on the Porter cable 86902 spindle. Not been able to find anything useful at all. My problem is that I don’t know if the motor works or not. There are four wires coming from the motor. A blue, brown and two earth wires. The motor is 240v. I don’t know...
by terry1956
Mon 13 Sep , 2021 18:02 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Micromill
Replies: 0
Views: 5606

Micromill

Hi, can anyone please help me out. I need to know which wires are for the Mills axis motors. Can anyone please I’d the board and give me a link to a drawing or I’d the correct wires thanks. The mill runs off pathpilot, and that is the board on the far left of the picture.
by terry1956
Sat 11 Sep , 2021 20:30 pm
Forum: Router 2600
Topic: Running spindle
Replies: 0
Views: 5263

Running spindle

Hi, can anyone please let me know what I need to run the spindle on a 2600 router. I am running the stepper motors using Mach3. There are no Denford electric boards in the machine. Thanks
by terry1956
Sat 11 Sep , 2021 19:44 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Help needed
Replies: 0
Views: 5566

Help needed

Hi, I have a Denford micro router which runs off tormach pathpilot. I wish to remove the pathpilot part from the machine and use it to run a router. However I am not sure about the way to go about it. Pathpilot is a bit dated, but I have it, so may as well try to use it. As far as I understand it. T...
by terry1956
Tue 07 Sep , 2021 11:34 am
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford Orac for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 6078

Re: Denford Orac for sale

Hi Pete. Thanks for reply, I am not sure re price, I have seen the plain silly prices from dealers, but I am not sure they ever sale anything, as I don’t know anyone who as purchased one. I do no the cost of converting a Denford machine to Mach3, as I converted a Denford 2600 router. I am in Yeovil ...
by terry1956
Tue 07 Sep , 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford orac wanted
Replies: 1
Views: 4596

Denford orac wanted

Hi, I am looking for a Denford orac lathe. I am in the uk. Please no silly prices. Thanks, michael
by terry1956
Tue 07 Sep , 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford Orac for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 6078

Re: Denford Orac for sale

Hi is the lathe still for sale. What price are you asking. Thanks, michael