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Chris Trice	14/04/2010 23:17:21
1376 forum posts 10 photos	It's the obvious question. Does anyone know of a supplier of a complete quality CNC package/kit designed with fitting to a Myford Super 7 in mind? Changing leadscrews and bracket engineering I expect but an off the shelf kit for the software, suitable stepper motors and electronics would be great. Metal fettling I can deal with. The electronics side of things not so much.
Bowber	19/04/2010 14:07:13
169 forum posts 24 photos	I'd just get onto the Mach website and ask for a few peoples advise, there are a few Super 7 conversions and they'll be able to advise on suitable stepper motors etc. As for software Mach is good and very reasonably priced. It's all a steep learning curve though so don't be supprised at making the odd mistake. Seem to remember an article in MEW recently were a 7 had been CNC'd Steve
John Haine	19/04/2010 21:49:37
5563 forum posts 322 photos	I have converted my S7 (later PXF model) and it was fairly straightforward. I followed basically the methods in the MEW articles last year by Tony Jeffree but with slightly different and simpler mechanics. Closely followed his electronics (though that's my profession) and had no problems. I'm hoping to write up what I did as a couple of people have expressed interest. Used Mach3 as the controller. A few teething problems but pretty successful overall. John
Tom Allen	22/04/2010 22:37:45
2 forum posts	i would keep the myford as a manual and pick up a denford, boxford, or even a connect if you want to stay with the myford style cnc lathe. They're not fetching major bucks and you'll pay the same for the bits to convert your myford.
Edward	29/05/2010 19:15:46
11 forum posts 1 photos	A compromise alternative is the Electronic Lead Screw: http://www.autoartisans.com/ELS/ The website explains it all.

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