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    CX601 Lead screws

    Hi all, When I bought this machine, first thing I did was to convert to CNC with ball screws on all axis. The 3 original lead screws are sitting in my garage taking up space ... so are available if someone needs them. Any reasonable price accepted - must cover shipping costs. Thanks
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    MQL or mist coolant

    Hi all, hope you are all doing well. I'm presently using the following mist coolant setup obtained from AliExpress for a few bucks: The problem I'm having is that my compressor (Maximum 15-Gallon Oil-Free Portable Vertical Compressor) runs almost continuously to keep the aire flow and mist...
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    CX601 Power Drawbar project

    Hi all ... Happy Easter! Ok, I'm looking into installing a pneumatic drawbar on my CX601 Craftex Milling machine. I was considering a change of spindle for a used FM30F 3Hp BT-30 spindle but the price was just too expensive, considering I would also have to change out all my TTS tooling. Maybe...
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    Craftex CX601 Spindle Control

    Goodday to all ... hoping to validate my next move before destroying my control board, lol! OK, so the CX601 comes with a variable speed DC motor controlled by a potentiometer. The control board is a KBIC IC-AAC, here's a picture: I'm in the process of wiring this up to my converted CNC...
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    Lathe VFD Motor selection

    Hi all - looking for some insight for my manual lathe. It's a CT-1440B King Canada Back Gear lathe and I'm thinking about installing a VFD so Ì don't have to fiddle around with belt changes and back gears to get spindle speeds. Current motor is a single phase 1-1/2HP 220V motor running at 1720...
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    Hello from Quebec

    Hi all, New to the forum - hope to get a chance to collaborate on some threads in here. In the meantime, just want to let you know that I own a CX601 Mill/Drill that I converted to CNC with ball screws and a King 14 x 40 metal Lathe. Cheers!
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