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  1. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    May I ask why you would choose them over other options?
  2. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    Thank you for that option. I will investigate it.
  3. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    I happened to be able to pause a video on "Ades Workshop" on YouTube (he has the Warco lathe very similar to mine) and copy his threading chart. I 3D printed a couple of gears but when I tried to assemble them they don't reach the drive gear on my spindle. (about 1/2" short of contact) so I had...
  4. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    Yes it has been a journey. Although somewhat frustrating, it has been a great learning experience. When I have successfully repaired/overcame an imperfection (and there have been a few) has been very satisfying. My advice to anyone importing a machine directly from overseas would be to go with...
  5. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    I just spent some time going through his YouTube videos. He has the identical lathe as I do. I think I will try to contact him for more information. Since he has the identical machine, he may have some very useful information on what works best for this install. Thanks again for that link. I...
  6. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    It is an MV210 8x16 model. One of the biggest issues from day one has been the gear on the spindle is 40 tooth and everything supplied (lables and documents inclded)was for a unit with a 56 tooth spindle gear. So none of the threading works...
  7. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    Thanks for that link. As best as I can tell from this video he sends just the box. I will investigate a bit further, but I feel I would need some significant help with the programming part
  8. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    This seems to be right along the lines of what I'm looking for. Now for the questions... sorry the answers are probably very obvious to some, but as I said, electronics is something I have not been able to wrap my brain around. -What specifications do I need to choose a stepper motor and driver...
  9. Brian H

    ELS installation questions

    I know there probably a few threads on this, but, the search function didn't bring them up. I'll do my best to keep this question as short as I can... My plans to upgrade my lathe had to be put on hold for the time being. In the interim I am looking at installing an ELS. I watched through the...
  10. Brian H

    mini-mill (CX605 clone) for sale

    SOLD pending pick up
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