I just released a new version of the Electronic Leadscrew firmware that fixes some issues and adds new features requested by users. GitHub project: https://github.com/clough42/electronic-leadscrew Electronic Leadscrew Interface PC Board (eBay*): https://ebay.to/2WuLa7m Electronic Leadscrew Control Panel Kit (eBay*): https://ebay.to/31VMbKw Tools … Continued

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