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I think the spindle brake is applied by default, with springs. It takes power to release it. Therefore leaving it installed but disconnected is not an option. If you do not have suitable power for it, you have to remove it entirely. That makes sense! I'm hoping that the experience I have gained in ...

Do you have the color code/function chart for the encoders? I'm thinking not, because I'm not even sure what that is. I have all the operator's manuals for the mill, but sadly, nothing as far as schematics or diagrams. I assumed having the wires labeled as they are would be enough to transfer and m...

Close ups of the encoders for Marty, And anyone else who might be interested.

Thank you for your post! Funny you should mention leaving the brake disconnected. I tried that shortly after I got the machine because it made an awful racket (clanging, loudly, when stopping). Electricity is not my strong suit. I must have done something wrong because the first time I started it up...

Hi Marty! Love your video series! I have been watching them over and over! Most everything is very straight forward to me <knock on wood> My mental issues revolve around the spindle motor and magnetic brake, but we'll get to that later. I'll be using the manual speed control for the time being and w...

Good evening folks. New member, about to embark on an Allin1DC retrofit on a 1984 Wells Index 847, originally equipped with a Sharnoa Tiger 3 controller.Been doing a lot of reading in here for the past few months. Figured I'd start a new thread and introduce myself. 25 years in the trade. 4 year app...