We’ve got one last motor to test, and this one’s interesting. At $100, is it a match for the mighty Clearpath? Let’s find out! The motor tested in this video: NEMA23 180W 3000RPM Easy Servo (StepperOnline*): https://bit.ly/3gEjIi9 Other recommended motors … Continued

Today we’re installing the Align X power feed on the new Precision Matthews PM-935 milling machine. When I got the mill, it didn’t come with any of the optional accessories, so this is one of what will likely become a … Continued

Today we’re breaking in a new PM-935TV knee mill by making some table protector trays for the new knee mill. Commercial plastic (Kleen Slot) trays are available, but not in the size I need, so we’re going to make some … Continued

You all jumped in the comments last week to tell me that inertia was affecting my torque measurements. Was it? Let’s do some experiments and find out. Tools used in this video: 500N Push Pull Force Gauge (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3hwzXjn 95 … Continued

What is the best stepper or servo motor for the Electronic Leadscrew? I’ve collected some suitable candidates and today we’re going to test open-loop steppers, closed-loop steppers, and a true servo from ClearPath to see how they stack up. Visit … Continued

Today I’m making good on an old promise and we’re going to test some NEMA23 steppers and servos for the Electronic Leadscrew. The first step is making some spools so we can drive the servos, wind up a line and … Continued

Today we’ve got a new 3D printer in the shop: the ELEGOO Mars 2 Pro, along with the matching ELEGOO Mercury Plus washing and curing station. Unlike my other FDM printers, this printer uses UV-cured liquid resin and a monochrome … Continued

Okay, okay. I’m not going to send the chuck key out without some engraving. Today we’ll use a carbide engraving tool in the high-speed spindle to put a maker’s mark and some other details on the chuck keys, and we’ll … Continued

The silly little keys that come with import chucks are always a frustration. Today, I’m making a glorious new key that should make the 4-jaw a joy to dial in. Or at least less of a chore. Tools used in … Continued

Today, by popular demand, we’re talking about how to create 2D shop drawings in Fusion 360. Tools used to make this video: 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact 3D Mouse (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2TSJ2q9 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3jDamDD Shure SM7b Microphone (Amazon*): … Continued