I’ve had some requests to show the design process I use in Fusion 360 to make bent sheet metal brackets, so that’s what we’re doing today. Stuff used in this video: 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact 3D Mouse (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2TSJ2q9 Focusrite Scarlett … Continued
My squat rack has a little weld distortion, so we’re going to fix the alignment issue with a thin, CNC-machined shim. Tools and stuff used in this video: 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse Compact 3D Mouse (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2TSJ2q9 Foot Pedal Switch with Guard … Continued
Today we’re making a CNC-machined anchor bracket for my squat rack. This whole thing started with a gym membership and a global pandemic, but it ends at the CNC mill. As usual. Tools and stuff used in this video: 3Dconnexion … Continued
Today we’re making a sheet metal bracket for the new mill spindle controller–using the new mill spindle. Tool inception. Tools shown in this video: 6″ Bending Brake Vise Jaws (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3k78aUQ Wilton 6-1/2″ Tradesman Vise (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/33fqPXz Shars 8″ Dial … Continued
Since I’m switching over to a new taper spindle, I need a new way to manage tool lengths. Today we’re going to talk about measuring tools in the spindle with MACH3 and how to incorporate a Haimer when touching off … Continued
Today is the day! We’re putting the new spindle on the mill and making some test cuts. Stuff shown in this video: Knipex Pliers Wrench 3-Piece Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2ruzS8m Craftsman Mechanics Tool Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/3jhSXzG Grizzly G0704 Mill (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/32rutgP … Continued
Note, this is a re-upload with the addition of some safety discussion. If you already watched the original, the new bits are at 1:17 and 19:24. By popular demand, today we’re looking at the safety wiring for the new spindle: … Continued
I’ve been getting lots of questions about the setup sheets I use when CNC milling. Today we’re going to take a look at how to generate them in Fusion 360 and how to use them as a part of your … Continued
Today we’re installing threaded inserts and assembling the ATC spindle mount for the G0704 mill. Tools used in this video: Noga Deburring Set (Amazon*): http://amzn.to/2xMfiPz Starrett 91B Tap Wrench (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/38TUCYw Drill America 7/16-14 HSS Tap Set (Amazon*): https://amzn.to/2XmIpGS HFS … Continued
Today we’re making hardened washers. I couldn’t find a size that would work for me, so we’re taking matters into our own hands. We’ll make the washers on the lathe and heat treat them here in the shop. Tools used … Continued