Hello folks, I've been working with my Harbor Freight Mini-Lathe for several years and now realize a milling machine would be my next step ... anyone have a...
Ray, I have a MAXNC 15 CL that I replaced with a full sized Bridgport CNC. It is a neat "hobby" CNC mill and the original owner of the company has bought it...
Is there any rule of thumb one can use when buying milling saws? I have been lurking on Craig's list and it looks like the ones for sale are 30 to 40 tooth 4"...
Use the smallest dia that you can safely use. Rule of thumb is 2 to 3 teeth in the metal at al times. The more blade you have sticking out the more flex you...
I did mean a lathe chuck. I don't see how I could even chuck it in a drill chuck. The problem is that I need the barrel to turn so a table mounted platform...
thanks i was wondering the same thing i need one to slot some mounts for mudflaps  1/14 scale ones <style type="text/css"></style> thanks i was wondering...
Ray, I posted a message on several of the groups. I have a Grizzly G8689 mill for sale. It has belt drive, power X table, air spring/extended Y travel, 6...
Hi all, I recently took delivery of a LMS Mini mill and I am looking for stand recommendation. I see that HF has lots of different tables, stands, and even...
The tool stands available at HF failed in my mind as being suitable for anything but the scrap pile. What I did was buy HF 11 Drawer Roller Cabinet and mount...
Hi Paul: This is a recommendation for those with back problems or who do or will soon wear bifocals. I bought a Sears Craftsman rollaround cabinet, small but...
I finally got my HF Mini-Mill cleaned up and running. I was doing a little test milling just to get used to it and found using the fine feed dial on the head...
"Fine" dial on Z is not really fine at all. It moves the wheel used for rough Z-move via worm gear. What you have here is a combination of all errors...
Thanks for the replies guys. I realize the fine is not overly fine as it just moves the course adjustment and the rack and pinion setup is also not precise. I...
The ShumaTech DRO would be a great addition. Even if you don't, I would still recommend putting a Z axis scale on the machine. The fine feed knob moves...
The first thing that I put on my mini mill was a 1 inch travel dial indicator for adjusting the Z axis accurately. There is a photo on the group web site. John...
I built my own out of wood. Got some ideas from looking through some old Pop Mechanics mags. Went to the local Home Depot and bought four 4"x4" fence posts,...
Most likely a stupid question, but if I only have an 1/2" Diameter End Mill with 1.750" of total stickout from the holder, but it only has 1.500" of flutes,...
i bought a four drawer cabinet from the local cheap lumber place and had it upgraded to metal sided drawers and put a plywood top on it and then got a full...
are you cutting this with the end of the cutter or the side? a little more information would help, type of material your cutting, AL, CI, MS, Stainless ?...
Not really a stupid question, I had to think about it to try to predict the results, even though I had a gut level "that won't work" reaction. The shank of the...
I had some (4) metal legs laying around, so built the attached. Of course, the drawers were the slowest to make. 2'' treated boards, pegged and glued...
Hy Glen, the z-axis fine feed is a sloppy part of machinery. There are a few things to be said about and not all of them in words of kindness and decency. ...
I like the way you mounted the dial indicator. It's easy to see in that location. I also like the table covers, easy way to keep the chips out and reduce...
I'll have a look on the CNCZONE for some ideas and look into your suggestions on tightening up the fine feed slop. For now I will just put some light pressure...
You can go the full 1.75", as long as you cut the profile in steps no deeper than your max. flute length. It's done in "the real world" all the time. The tip...
I am trying to make a 60 degree bevel on one of the long edges of an 11x1.5x0.75" steel bar. I was playing around with ways to secure this part to the bed when...
Matt, from what you said, I think you need 2 adjustable angle plates. If you have holes in the bar you can use those to fasten to the angle plates. If not 2...
