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for my first project I chose to make the " Metro " by Martin Evans. The main reasons being all drawings and castings are available. Before I started i checked i had all relevant copies of M.E. showing the build in detail. Also to have the issues after the build is compete for the "corrections". Another advantage was at the M.E. exhibition are many completed models on display and was able to take many photographs. After spending a lot of time making the double frames ( of dubious quality) i found a company that did laser cutting of frames complete with all hole centres marked. (I still had to do the drilling though )

thank you for the response from everyone, I now know which way to go. Warco offer a two or three axis readout display (for the same price). does anyone know if the built in z axis slide will work with these displays or is it a waste of time to fit an additional z axis readout and just use the built in one?

I am thinking of fitting a DRO to my WM16 mill but a bit confused as to the one to fit. When I spoke to Warco they said they fitted a 500mm and 150mm to the X,Y axis. Is it because 500mm is the maximum on the GS30 range? Here on the forum I read of people fitting a 600mm to the x axis. Has anyone fitted the GS10 scale that goes upto 1500mm max. I have not seen a factory fitted scale so what is the best position to fit the x scale "front" or "rear" ? and would I have to remove the table to drill if mounted in the rear positon. Any help or advice would be appreciated

thank you for the description of the drawers JasonB, I didn't spot the relevence of the colour, but as Alan said were you trying to make a match? you have now given me another project to add to the "to do " list

Edited By its-smee on 08/09/2015 18:02:19

I agree Alan the drawers are a good idea. it is just a pity the colour is awful and doesn't go with the Warco Green

A valid point Jason. the shelves are screwed down but as soon as I can get some sheet steel I will be putting a back on for extra support. The draws look good, I never gave that a thought. now I will have to come up with ver 2

I was able to obtain from work some scrap 5mm plastic sheeting and 10mm makralon from a damaged machine guard. After watching various video's on you tube and the picture of the "gold fish bowl" on this forum I decided to try to reproduce them. The rear chip guard is free standing and just slots down the back. The front guard sits on top of the table and does not inhibit the use of the "T" slot. I had sufficient material to make two guards, one with cutout for vice and one with a plain front for times when the vice is not being used.

At the back end of last year I purchased a Warco VM250V-F lathe and this year a Warco WM 16 mill. Since I purchased the Lathe Warco have modified the Stand and fitted shelves instead of a kick plate. As space is a premium I decided to "do a mod" The kick plate came in two pieces so I fitted suitable supports and using the plates created extra shelving

I started off with a clarke 300M lathe and small mill but you soon out grow them once you learn to use them. I now have a Warco WM-250V-F lathe and WM16 mill. But I did end up buying an "engine lift" to help put them in lace.

john w

I have supplied multiple motors from one VFD in conveyor systems. but only one motor used at a time. selection was made using selector switch and contactors prior to powering up the inverter . Each motor had their own individual overload. The VFD was rated to take the largest motor.

Edited By its-smee on 18/02/2015 21:55:04

After watching the demonstration at the M.E.Exhibition in December I purchased an Ultimaker 2 and after the usual "playing" with it I am now printing a model of a Doxford Marine Engine. As it is small scale some detail is lost but allows me to design the parts with a view to build in steel at a larger scale later.

I was a bit disappointed with the show due to lack of manufacturers present. I made the journey from Worcester to see the Warco stand . You can say I should have read the programme first. Even so I enjoyed the lecture on 3D printing and have actually placed an order for one. Most of my time was spent in the "makers" area chatting to the stall holders, and was impressed by the enthusiasm shown on some of the "smaller" stands and their willingness to talk.

I started off with a small Clark Lathe but soon found it inadequate especially when trying to machine the wheels on a 5" gauge. After "blowing up" motor and controller twice I then fitted an AC motor with an Inverter but still wasn.t happy. I must have looked at every post on purchasing a Lathe and settled for a Warco 250V-F and later a VM16 mill both machine are performing well and still getting used to the "larger" size. my small workshop now looks full as space is at a premium.

while I am all in favour of getting more subscribers, it seems strange that you are proposing to give them digital copies of articles that do not appear in the paper copy. Would these proposed gifts be made available to U.K. readers to purchase. I would think that any offer of early articles/magazines on CD would be welcomed by many. I have M.E. going back many years, but at times it would be more convenient to get out a CD rather than a magazine. So I hope this is one feature you may implement.

regards

john w