... Yet another case of unintended consequences! Good for a laugh! And here in the Denver area we have some really serious rock crawler constructors! You might...
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wedge446
Jun 7, 2013 4:54 pm
Looks to me that your edge finder has a bent tip...
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Me
j1g2004
Jun 10, 2013 2:24 am
Good day everyone, I am anew member here and a new mini mill owner. I just purchased a used and abused Grizzly G8689, All the parts were there, in a big bag,...
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John Herrmann
hman_mit
Jun 10, 2013 9:34 am
... I looked at the wiring diagram - page 32 of: <http://cdn0.grizzly.com/manuals/g8689_m.pdf> The yellow light, which I assume is "HL2" in the diagram, wires...
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Dave Markowitz
dave_markowitz
Jun 10, 2013 2:13 pm
This past weekend I completed installing DROs on my Grizzly G8689 mini mill. I used the plans from fignoggle.com. A writeup with pictures is here: ...
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nericarmi
Jun 11, 2013 12:38 am
just couple of qwestions why would you install the Y dro on the left of the machine and not the right and the same with the Z it just get in the way of the...
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Neri Carmi
nericarmi
Jun 11, 2013 12:38 am
BTW here is link to my install on the other side and the lathe Dro http://www.flickr.com/photos/73243110@N04/sets/72157633879256881/...
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a rien
amriensr
Jun 11, 2013 1:07 am
They look like they are on the right side of the machine. I was going to ask the opposite, when I did my DRO install I mounted them on the left to stay away...
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Dave Markowitz
dave_markowitz
Jun 11, 2013 8:33 pm
The Y and Z-axis DROs are on the right side. In the pic of the Y-axis, the handwheel has been removed for access. The torsion spring on the left side of the...
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Me
j1g2004
Jun 11, 2013 8:33 pm
... Thanks for the info. Appreciate it....
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a rien
amriensr
Jun 12, 2013 12:00 am
You're correct about the torsion spring being in the way. I had swapped over to the air spring before I did my DRO install. ... From: Dave Markowitz...
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Neri Carmi
nericarmi
Jun 12, 2013 2:51 am
here my install http://www.flickr.com/photos/73243110@N04/9021879662/in/set-72157633879256881/...
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Dave Tuhy
sevent1c10
Jun 13, 2013 2:02 am
I've recently completed a similar installation using iGaging Remote readouts. I'm really disappointed with the accuracy. The one on the X is .009 off in an...
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John Lindo
bechetboat
Jun 13, 2013 3:40 am
That is excessive inaccuracy. Ensure the reader bar is rigid and parallel to the table. Check and or replace  the 2 x  2032 batteries. What are you using as...
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nericarmi
Jun 13, 2013 10:18 am
well it did happen to me too but I realized that it was install error of too much flex in the bracket(not the right height) and the mounting screws to the head...
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Dave Tuhy
davetuhy
Jun 13, 2013 2:49 pm
The issue became apparent as I was attempting to locate center in order to drill several spaced holes on a "miked"part that I had turned on the lathe. My...
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gerry waclawiak
gerrywac
Jun 13, 2013 6:49 pm
Hi Chuck, I have an elderly (9yo) X2 that has one of the original factory fit gas strut (they used to come like that as standard) and the rack on that is...
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brad_st_joseph
Jun 13, 2013 8:04 pm
Hi I am new to this group and also new to cnc. I picked up a HF mini mill x2 (up to 8 more weeks till it gets delivered :( ) I have been looking over the...
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Stephen Castello
a_b5_fan
Jun 13, 2013 8:53 pm
On Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:53:58 -0000, "brad_st_joseph" ... There's a set of plans here: http://www.hossmachine.info/cnc_conversion.html -- Stephen The job of any...
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Robert Furmanak
robertjf57
Jun 14, 2013 2:20 am
I converted my mini mill to a solid column and am very pleased with the results. However, I ran into one problem. The solid column is moved about 1 ½ inches...
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Alan Reinhart
handyman856
Jun 14, 2013 3:11 am
My LMS 3960 mill is on the way and starting to think about a rotary table. I know LMS has them, but saw the Shop Fox tables on ebay at a good price. Any...
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Greg
gregj888
Jun 14, 2013 12:34 pm
Brad, Mine showed up about 4 weeks ago and I also hope to CNC it. I started by tearing it apart, cleaning and am scrapping it now. Been pretty busy at work,...
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Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
mparkerlisberg
Jun 14, 2013 1:11 pm
Take a look at the new TB6600 stepper driver board, the replacement for the smoke producing TB6560. Item # 181085195528 on ebay $22 with free (slow) delivery....
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Jim
number59689
Jun 14, 2013 5:41 pm
Hi Chuck, As Gerry points out, you can get the rack out without removing the head, but I would encourage you to remove the head and column to adjust the rack,...
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Greg
gregj888
Jun 15, 2013 3:27 am
Malcolm, Thank you, but I already have the other one. I've done most of the mods I've found and one or two of my own. If the smoke appears, I'll up to...
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Barry Young
barryjyoung
Jun 15, 2013 5:41 pm
Hi Brad: I have converted one minimill using the CNC Fusion kit at home, and my class is preparing to convert 5 more minimills to CNC where I teach. I have...
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Greg
gregj888
Jun 15, 2013 8:03 pm
Brad, Even though I have ball screws ready to go in (I have a bunch of steppers and wasn't sure they could drive acme, so spent my money on the ball screws). ...
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liliputloco
Jun 16, 2013 4:56 pm
Hello John. The machine you speak of is manufactured by a company called Shangia Sumore Industries you will find them on the web THEY HAVE A MODEL NUMBER...
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Ken
kketel1940
Jun 18, 2013 1:31 pm
I just picked a 18 volt drill to power the x axis on my hf mini mill. Can I wire directly from the charger to that speed controller for power or should I be...
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Robert Furmanak
robertjf57
Jun 18, 2013 4:54 pm
Chargers rarely have enough power to run the equipment. However, if the battery is at least a little OK and you leave it in the circuit, you should be OK. If...
