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woodstripboats
02-19-2016, 09:18 AM
I have a PRS ALPHA model with the indexer mounted along the X axis. The indexer is the ShopBot model with the supplied VEXTRA T-10 drive motor. My question is this; does this motor have the ability to handle a 8 X 8 by 7 foot post for machining? If not what motor would be a suitable replacement?
I have learned so much from the experts here and the information shared. Wanted to say thanks to all and that it is very much appreciated.
Charlie

myxpykalix
02-19-2016, 08:25 PM
I've done 12" wide by 8' long columns with no problem

Keith Larrett
02-20-2016, 07:04 AM
I have a PRS ALPHA model with the indexer mounted along the X axis.

If you have a couple of pictures showing where and how your indexer is mounted, I really like to see them. Thanks.

woodstripboats
02-20-2016, 08:16 PM
Thanks for your reply. My concern was the weight of the 6x6 post seems heavy for that T-10 indexer motor. I had my indexer mounted on the Y axis but needed to change it to the X axis because of these long post I need to make.
I will post a pic soon.

woodstripboats
03-19-2016, 09:46 AM
27624 Turning a 11'-4" post ...

steve
02-16-2017, 10:07 AM
Turning 10" x 11.5' pine posts on 6" indexerhttp://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29720&stc=1http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29721&stc=1

jon
05-18-2017, 11:55 AM
Very nice set up! I wish I could mount that on my machine but alas there isn't the room. What are there specs for the geared stepper motor that drives it? Backlash?