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I have a Leblond regal 24" tape turn. It is in really good condition. No tape reader but the rest is intact. It is located in Temple, Texas. Perfect candidate for a CNC retrofit. Will trade for most anything that does not eat. Old car projects, airplane projects etc,
Weighs about 10,000. leblond 1 ...

I have my retrofit moved from the bench (coffee table) to the shop and have the axies? axeses? both up and running. Actually ran the "pawn" program cutting air and it seems to be really close in dimensions, I can tune that in no problem.
Problem is I cannot get the home function to work.

I have ...

Marty,
Thanks for your reply. I do recall seeing your video on those encoders, in fact I binge watched all your videos before I made a decision to purchase the Acorn over a Mach 3. I had used a Mach 3 to build a plasma table but I specifically wanted spindle encoder feedback on my lathe. Your videos ...

Any links to one on ebay? I'm a cheap so---

(Disregard the screen name, I also have a big Bridgeport II with an antique Centroid control {would like to find a quill gearbox to change the z axis to the quill instead of the air assisted knee})

Name is Bill, 73 year old retired, Vietnam, machinist, Aircraft mechanic-Inspector rebuild antique ...