Today we’re going to take a closer look at how I’m calculating the different thread and feed (virtual) gear ratios for the electronic leadscrew. This was the most-discussed topic in the comments of the last video, so we’re going to … Continued
I’ve always wanted an electronic leadscrew (virtual gearbox) for my lathe, but I haven’t been able to find anything I like. So I’m going to build my own. Today we’ll look at an overview of the project and progress so … Continued
I get lots of comments about my tool drawer organizers. Today we’re going to make some new holders for a couple of new tools that need a place to live. I’ll show an easy way to model a tool holder … Continued
Several people have asked me how I create the artwork I use for CNC engraving. In this video, I show how to use Inkscape, a free vector-drawing application, to create a maker’s mark that I can use to engrave tools. … Continued
Today I’m trying out a new tool: a diamond drag engraver. We’ll look at the options for tip angle and spring tension and we’ll make some test cuts to try to determine the best recipe for engraving in aluminum.
Today we’re taking an in-depth look at the Fusion 360 CAM setup for the toolpost dial indicator holder. We finished the machining in the previous video, but I neglected to show any of the details of the CAM setup or … Continued
Today we finish the machining and assemble the toolpost dial indicator holder. Last week, we machined the part down to a waterline with Talon Grips. This time we flip the part over, remove the top hat and finish machining the … Continued
Today we’ll take the toolpost dial indicator holder we prototyped in a previous video and machine one out of aluminum. When I designed the part, I wasn’t planning on machining it, so I didn’t worry about designing for efficient CAM … Continued
Today we’re overdesigning a toolpost dial indicator holder in Fusion 360. We’ll use the model of the dial indicator that we created in a previous video as a model and build the holder around it. Once that’s done, we’ll 3D-print … Continued
It’s Christmas morning, 2018. Have a great Christmas with your friends and Family and leave me some feedback on what you’d like to see from Clough42 in 2019.