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by bportserII
Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: 24" Leblond Regal Tape Turn
Replies: 0
Views: 1883

24" Leblond Regal Tape Turn

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. leblon...
by bportserII
Mon Aug 23, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Up and running but can't get it to home.
Replies: 2
Views: 979

Up and running but can't get it to home.

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...
by bportserII
Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Encoder for Acorn lathe project
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Re: Encoder for Acorn lathe project

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...
by bportserII
Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Encoder for Acorn lathe project
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Re: Encoder for Acorn lathe project

Any links to one on ebay? I'm a cheap so---
by bportserII
Fri Aug 13, 2021 11:08 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Encoder for Acorn lathe project
Replies: 7
Views: 2133

Encoder for Acorn lathe project

(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 tub...