Last time, we learnt how to set a datum in the X & Y planes using G54. I have had an email about this saying that most readers would find it easier to just set the machine coordinates and the G54 to Zero. This is especially true when the machine does not have homing switches.…
Last month, I was sacked and was without a job. I had to get another job and fast. No money coming in was not an option. I managed to get a job as a stores person in a press shop. What I did not know was that they really wanted a labourer although they already…
This series is intended to give the reader useful information gained from over 35 years experience in industry. It will cover various topics over the coming months and the occasional humorous moment and sometimes, what not to do. Please feel free to comment or complain through Scribe a Line. The first part of this article…
Last month, we levelled up the lathe and checked it for truth. I have had an email about this article asking what to do if the lathe turns out of true. The three Myford lathes I have set up have always been true when set up as suggested but in case your lathe needs adjusting,…
