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Ron Laden25/04/2022 10:02:51
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Wally, one useful mod you may want to consider is adding a digital readout for the spindle speed, low cost at around £15 for a set which includes the hall sensor ready wired, the magnet and the display. Easy to fit as can be seen in the pics below, you may just see the small disc magnet sitting on the spindle at the end of the sensor.

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An Other25/04/2022 19:25:50
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Just noted something very odd - I was browsing this thread without being logged in, and read SoD's latest post about the comparison between hobby and professional machines. I agree with his comments, but wanted to point out that many (most?) of us are in this as a hobby, and many of us are 'knocking on a bit', so I for one am cannot give much thought to professional machines. I can only continue my hobby by using these 'hobby' machines because thats all I can afford on a pension - there is no way I can go out and spend thousands on a machine. I suppose if I and others could do that, there would be no need for all these websites outlining improvements to these machines.

However, this is where I found a problem. I logged in to make this comment, but found that SoD's post had disappeared. Scrolling back through the thread (now logged in)_ - SoD's post has disappeared completely. I had 3 pages of posts on this thread, but now there are only two. SoD's post appeared just before the photographs from Ron Laden, but now it has gone. If I log off, it reappears - very strange.

JasonB25/04/2022 19:37:48
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Have you got SOD on your ignore member list? Click "my Posts" on the top green bar to see any ignored members

Edited By JasonB on 25/04/2022 19:38:56

An Other25/04/2022 19:50:03
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Nope - SoD is not ignored. A couple of others are ignored - but they don't disappear. Don't worry about it - life is far too short.

Edited By An Other on 25/04/2022 19:50:52

wally robson25/04/2022 19:56:55
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thanks ron

maybe I'll do that in future

wally

wally robson26/04/2022 08:21:53
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The ball type clutch? pulley for lower spindle speeds seems to be removed by many. Was there a problem with this? With new belt on it the clutch? it slips on balls so no strong drive to spindle. I s there adjustment on it?

Bountyboy26/04/2022 11:37:35
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Hello Ron,

I was wondering where you purchased the Hall effect speed sensor from, looks like a useful addition?

Thanks,

Paul

Ron Laden26/04/2022 14:21:55
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Hi Paul yes it is useful and reliable also, I got it from a well known auction site there are a number of sellers and the current price is around £16. I put one on my mill as well as the lathe. The only additional part you need to power it is a plug in 12V DC adaptor but they are as cheap as chips off the same site.

Ron

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