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Hi guys,
I have a Denford Orac lathe I converted to an Acorn a few years ago when they first came out. I had it all working but I’ve had 2 strokes since then which wiped out any brain cells that understood CNC stuff. I thought I could re-learn the stuff but alas, it ain’t gonna happen; so it needs ...

Having watched most of James' videos, I look forward to seeing the content he comes up with on his Acorn project. I'm sure he will bring much enlightenment. Probably sell some more Acorns as well.

Great job Doc; way to go!

I envy your perseverance. Alas, health issues have kept me away from my Acorn projects but I do like to come on the forum & keep up with things from time to time. Great to hear of your success. I know it wasn't as easy as your video implies!

Milton

He's BAAaack!
Good to see you back Dickeybird! I never left Marty; I just got distracted for a bit. ;) I had another stroke in February, recovered pretty well in a couple months, went back to work, got real busy there & busy at home making parts for my buddy's company. Between that, a bunch of ...

Hello b_laauwen,

If you're looking at using a KB speed control for your project, take a look at the KBCC-125R unit. It combines an "anti-plug" reversing relay", a heat Sink and dynamic braking resistor all in one package for 1.5 HP (120v) and 3.0 HP (240v) PM or shunt wound DC motors. I have 2 of I ...

I have the db25 breakout board on standby but haven’t tried it yet since I’m short on space. Hiya jojo, I have a couple of these right angle style DB25 breakounts on my Acorn installs. I was very short on space as well. I got mine on Amazon in 2018 but they no longer have them and they are a little ...

Doesn't Franco have a Sherline chucker/Acorn lathe. He could tell you what he did.

Very clever stuff sir, kudos to you! What sort of aircraft work do you do?

Yeay! Somebody finally posted cutting fairly large threads in steel.

Sweet, looks great! All the electrons in that control box will move around in a neat & orderly fashion for sure. No running around hither & yon, unsure where they're supposed to go next!;)