The Home Machinist!

Shild, There are some standards that you can draw from. It would also be a good practice to find a speed and feed calculator on the web and run some examples. Some of these will let you enter depth of cut as well as chip load and then give you the HP required for the cut. Some of these are more deta...

In the end it really depends on what the op wants to do. Well said! Not knowing what Steve wants to make, do, create, spend and what not, we can only share what we have done with our machines. And nope, I don't have room for a VMC. (Wish I did, but then I don't really need one nor could I use one t...

I said earlier I do own one? And a real VMC Well if you own a VMC then that explains why everything else would be less than acceptable to you. Most of us of the "HOME MACHINIST" variety machinist either don't have the room, power supply or funds to own such a machine. But back to Steve's ...

While they are very versatile manual machines and I think a well equipped shop should have one they just aren’t good for cnc. Really, says they guy who probably does not own one! :roll: 0522181311 (2).jpg They have their draw backs but "IF" you know how to approach them they can produce v...

Steve, You mentioned that you have worked on your Grizzly mill and still have .020" backlash! Well, this is going to be an issue on cheap machines as well as it cost money to eliminate backlash and build an accurate machine. You'll get exactly what you pay for no matter whom you buy from. Light...

I've never tried the "Mirror" function on my controller, but I'm curious if the location of the "part zero" comes into play as it does in CAD. Glenn, good point and this was my concern when I started trying to set this all up. In my case, I made the centerline of the stock my &q...

Run a test piece in dense foam, or plastic.
Better if a problem occurs.
~RN

I agree! No need in wasting the part or the tool...

Dave C.

Ok, I don't think cutter comp will be an issue as the path is done in Fusion 360 with the comp set to "computer" instead of doing it in the machine.

There would be no tool changes so this just might work!

Dave C.

I need some advice on how to use G50/51 (Centroid Mill) I am getting ready to make some knight chess pieces to complete the chess set I started years ago. I have the knight profile all done and I have the CAM complete except for being able to chamfer the back side of the knight. I have my stock for ...

I find them to be much sharper and provide a much better finish than HSS end mills. I'll have to agree with Glenn, I've gone to all carbide end mills which are all made for specific purposes. 3 flute with special coatings for aluminum and 4 flute and a different coating for steels. I had some .200&...

Ctwo, I too ran into this exact issue with my "Cheap" Northern Tools MIG. What I found was the wire feed mechanism was not feeding the wire constantly because of a binding problem in the feed path. The little guide that guides the wire into the feed wheels was loose and would slide into th...

I purchased enough material to make two worms. I'm hoping I don't need the extra piece.

You'll only need it when you don't order the extra piece! At least that is how it works for me.

Owesome project, looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Dave C.