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Here is another one... The Z was pretty straight forward...just made a z bracket from aluminum with a little spacer behind it. Hope these help. Dave

Here are a couple pics for you... I made a couple of blocks to mount and used the existing tapered block for the stop. I copied that from another site...modder. I mounted the readout on the motor cover (I cut it to cool it better)

I have put them on all 3 axis and have to say...I like them a lot !! Good for the home shop without spending $500.00 to $800.00 or whatever on a glass scale set-up. I will post a couple pics after work. The batteries in mine are still running strong after about 9 months. The spare set still in...

Hello Ove, Yea that looks a lot scary !!! Glad you have all your digits after that one !! Not sure how else to do it tho ? Unless you had a R/T. Thanx again and looking good... Dave

Hi Ove...Great to see making progress again !! When you make the conrods...did you just turn the rod by hand around on a pin ? That's what it looks like. Parts look great !! Dave

Thank you again Jason

Ove, Have you made anymore progress to your Hoglet ? Dave

Would there be a ignition system and associted electrics when you down size this Hoglet engine? I'm going to make it 10:6 ratio smaller. Thanx again, Dace

Really a great job !!!!

Anyone going in Oct ?? Do they have the model shed opn in Oct ?

Thanx Tin...gonna be a big job getting in basement...need to a few of my BIG friends over to help !!

Well... I went to the Grizzly tent sale today !! I should've just let my buddy go alone !! He ended up ordering a G4003G. While he was doing that I walked the tent...too many toys !! I ended up bringing home a scratch an dent G4002, 12x24 lathe home !! It was a floor model never used, just a...

Well, after looking around and listening to some advice here...We will be going to the Grizz tent sale and checking them out. I think the 12x24 is very appealing as others have mentioned. Thanx again for the assistance !! V 45

Hello Thomas, I would be interested in what you did to your machine. !! Pics would be great !! Thanx again... V 45

Thanx again Tin

Does this type of lathe require all the mods the 7x... do ?? The Grizzly in particular. Thanx again...Dave

Not to bring up an old post...but I'm making one now !! Question is how deep did you make the bracket cut? How much did you take off the gib> Looks like you made them so they are even with each other...is that correct ?? Thanx again... V 45

Thanx Tin....I doubt I would use the gap...I will check them out. V 45

Thanx for the quick reponse...I should go up there next month...huge tent sale !! I think Muncey is a little further but still cheaper than the 250 !! Are the GAP beds OK ?? I didn't look at that one because of the GAP bed..my ignorance. I know very little about them. Any feedback would be great...

I'm looking at a bigger lathe for my friends shop. Does anyonyone have a review of the Bolton 11x28 lathe ?? A B290VF. Looks like a nice benchtop for the size and has power crossfeed. Good and the bad advice taken...I've personally have never seen one in person. Thanx again, V 45