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by toddalin
Sun Feb 18, 2024 1:59 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask owners?
Replies: 68
Views: 96768

Re: Shoptask owners?

Have never seen this option and it is not mentioned in my ShopTask Tri-Power Manual.
by toddalin
Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: HF 5980 3 in 1 Mill Chuck Stuck
Replies: 20
Views: 34757

Re: HF 5980 3 in 1 Mill Chuck Stuck

I have a Tri-Power that uses the R8 collets and what I do is to remove the drawbolt and use a garage door spring tensioner tool in its place to whack. I even have a grommet around the tool to that it does not fall through when the collet pops out. https://www.amazon.com/Winding-Torsion-Stainless-Mec...
by toddalin
Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:48 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy 1220XL power feed turning
Replies: 1
Views: 4583

Re: Smithy 1220XL power feed turning

Have you looked at the power feed set-up used on the ShopTask Tri-power and Eldorado machines? My machine has this feature.
by toddalin
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:02 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Should I disassemble my new 9729
Replies: 8
Views: 10484

Re: Should I disassemble my new 9729

If you disassemble a "Chinese" machine, keep track of every bolt and screw and where it goes. I have found that they will grind down screws and bolts on occasion to avoid interference with other parts. If you get it wrong, things don't quite go back together as they were and this can lead ...
by toddalin
Sun Jan 23, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask belt sizes.
Replies: 12
Views: 15494

Re: Shoptask belt sizes.

Ok, again that wasn't stated earlier. All of that is relevant information. There's a dro showing and no cnc control, yes there's what appears to be a stepper drive on the front lower right hand side of the lathe bed. Without knowing it's also cnc one could assume that was some type of separate add ...
by toddalin
Sat Jan 22, 2022 8:38 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask belt sizes.
Replies: 12
Views: 15494

Re: Shoptask belt sizes.

My Tri Power has manual, power, and CNC feeds on the X and Y and manual and CNC on all three axis.
by toddalin
Sat Jan 22, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask belt sizes.
Replies: 12
Views: 15494

Re: Shoptask belt sizes.

I was trying to do high resolution images, but the site wouldn't post them. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/580x435/80-dsc_0006_93760175239fae9ad1b725198ba900a99be10f54.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/580x435/80-dsc_0008_56a7918da61eafe9d...
by toddalin
Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Shoptask belt sizes.
Replies: 12
Views: 15494

Re: Shoptask belt sizes.

I have a Tri Power. If you think a photo would help, I can do it.
by toddalin
Tue May 18, 2021 12:52 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help
Replies: 34
Views: 38502

Re: Smithy Granite 1324-I MX Help

Blowing the breaker may not be the motor or controller at all. On my ShopTask Tri-Power (may even be the same 2 HP motor), the bearings on the quill got tight and the extra resistance was enough to blow the wall breaker every time I would turn on the mill. I had the bearings replaced and it fixed th...
by toddalin
Mon May 10, 2021 1:08 pm
Forum: Museums, Factories, Etc.
Topic: Verde Canyon Railroad
Replies: 2
Views: 10624

Re: Verde Canyon Railroad

We've done this several times, including their monthly full moon, moonlight trek. Some of the nicest scenery for any railroad.
by toddalin
Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:58 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: New G9729 - Some early issues.
Replies: 26
Views: 36765

Re: New G9729 - Some early issues.

Doing selective hand fitting of parts like this until you find something that works at the factory during assembly still seems like a strange way to run any production line though. Interchangeable parts by properly controlling the manufacturing tolerances was one of the reasons that idea was invent...
by toddalin
Wed Mar 17, 2021 2:00 pm
Forum: 3-in-1 Metalworking Machines
Topic: New G9729 - Some early issues.
Replies: 26
Views: 36765

Re: New G9729 - Some early issues.

Somewhere out there, a sister to your machine has a gib with a .072" taper and a table with a .052" taper... Lol, I was thinking that too! Someone on this board once said "When you buy a Chinese lathe, you are buying a lathe kit." There is some truth to that. Glad to hear Grizzl...