Now I went and did it. Let the fun begin!

[Just for fun]

Well, I made one of the captive nut puzzles. It turned out okay. I am happy with everything but the threads. My guess is I was taking too big a bite when threading. I don't know for sure but they look kind of ripped and not cut.

I also learned that I couldn't thread the total distance because the carbide bit holder would hit the boss on the right side.

 

[Willy Estevez]

Saludos

 

[Willy Estevez]

Hermoso

 

[Just for fun]

The mill has been moved into its final location! Now to start wiring all the control circuits, installing the power feeds and the DRO.

 

[Cletus]

Congratulations, a thing of beauty!

 

[davidpbest]

Looking great. It's interesting that your mill base has a different configuration than mine.

 

[Cletus]

Yup, seems like they changed the base casting, mine's like that too.

 

[Just for fun]

I have it up and running now. I have all the controls wired and working. I have all three of the power feed installed, still need to install the limit switches.

I still have the power draw bar and DRO to install.

I think I'll install the DRO first then move onto the limit switches for for the power feeds.

 

[davidpbest]

Looking good. Where’s the DRO?

 

[Just for fun]

Looking good. Where’s the DRO?

Still in the box...... Won't be for long.