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Here you'll learn how to convert this Lathe to CNC and other Projects:

The reason I picked this machine was the Swing over the bed and the price was right. I have more Projects in the works. If you like this one let me know. I've even included a list of my favorite links to other sites. Goto Lathe page to see the CNC Conversion.

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This is the Machine to be converted to CNC Control

5980 Harbor Freight Mill/Drill/Lathe

This is the 4th Axis

Milling a Square See 4th Axis fo How to Build

Make these Clamps on your CNC Mill.

This profile was done using CAD2MillLathe and Mach3Mill Software

My Mill

This is the Power Drawbar I made works great!

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Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) and R8 Power Drawbar Video at this site:

Click here for ATC and R8 Power Draw bar info and Video from HossMachine

See HossMachine New Video for the Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) on Our Videos Page.

Save lots of money by converting your X2 to a Lathe and 4th Axis combined.

New way to use the Tool Setter for the Mill2Lathe

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