Centroid Community CNC Support Forum

Hello my name is Steve and I go by jumps4 and jumps42009 on the internet.
a short intro about me: I am a disabled (bad back) auto mechanic but I have worked in many fields
about 8 years ago I had never used a lathe or mill and could not spell CnC.
As of today I have built or converted 7 cnc lathes, mills and plasma/routers to Mach3.
To see my work search "jumps42009" and "jumps4" for pics and videos also search "+Yulee sugar mill jumps42009"
Ok my latest build is a import similar to a Grizzly g0602 except it is 11x26 not 10x26. I have a 9x20 I converted to mach3 that works but It has always been fussy because of mach3 issues.
I am so glad I have found Centroid and the learning curve has been a pleasure because the results have been fantastic. What A Difference.
My new lathe has closed loop steppers and double ball-nut on z axis and encoder installed . vfd controlled spindle and centroid control relay board. Shuttle-express and touch screen monitor. duel station control ( mouse, keyboard and monitor at machine and desk ) automatic tool touch offset measurement .
now I want to build a tool turret and would welcome any input.

If you see something you like and would want drawings or info just ask I'll be glad to help if I can.
I'm new to this forum layout so bear with my mistakes....
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Steve

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Nice work. I like the enclosure you made.

Thank you reedfirst
I will be posting all of my dxf files if anyone wants to use them.
Now i am trying to develop a tool turret design. It will be a slow process because I know nothing about the setup wiring or coding yet.
I want to build a 6 position turret, stepper run in one direction with a one way clutch sprag as the lock instead of a pall. My reason for the sprag is because it will not reverse at all, it locks completely 360 deg with no play out closer to the tool tip and will not require reversing the stepper motor to lock. That's the Idea anyway.
I'm hoping to find information or help on this here, building it is not a problem. making it work is...
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Steve

wow! nice job..thanks for posting!

Steve you have done a beautiful job on your lathe, really nice work. All the time I see lathe conversions but yours actually looks complete with the enclosure you built.

I'd be interested in getting the files for your lathe enclosure if you don't mind.

Also, I'm very interested in your 6 position tool turret.

Thats awesome. Really like the enclosure.