CNC Lathe Conversion- final

by John

Before I am hung, drawn and quartered, for operating a lathe without guards, here is the proof that I have been sensible.

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Guard over the X axis pulleys.  I like to watch the wheels going round and round, hence the transparent top.   Also note the cover over the exposed ball screw.

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Cover over the Z axis pulleys and belt, again transparent.  If I wore a watch it would be transparent.

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I also installed an ER40 collet chuck.   I will be using this for all work with diameters under 26mm.