X2 cnc finished for now maybe

[error404]

Oh wow... I just found this thread!

I guess I have 1,000 post to read over the weekend

[error404]

While I continue reading this thread... I just wanted to ask are all X2 machines the same?

I was able to find a Grizzly G8689 and a harbor freight X2.. they cost about the same...

I want to place an order asap , but wanted to have confirmation from someone first.

[Starleper1]

The only difference is color between those two mills.

[error404]

The only difference is color between those two mills.

if that is the case, I'll take the better deal (I like the red color better, but I don't mind saving $40 for the green one instead)

One more thing..
I hear a lot of people talk about kelinginc.net and their G540 w/ 381 stepper motors combo

anyway, the website show a few combos (some almost identical but with 387 oz-in stepper motors) which is the best match for the X2 mini mill w/ a CNC fusion #4 kit?


G540 3 axis package (One G540 + Three
NEMA 23 KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 387 oz-in +
one KL-350-48 48V/7.3A 115V /230V power supply: $455.95 ?

thanks

[hoss2006]

The only difference is color between those two mills.

No the grizzly has an MT3 spindle, the Harbor Freight has the much preferred R8.
Hoss

[hoss2006]

if that is the case, I'll take the better deal (I like the red color better, but I don't mind saving $40 for the green one instead)

One more thing..
I hear a lot of people talk about kelinginc.net and their G540 w/ 381 stepper motors combo

anyway, the website show a few combos (some almost identical but with 387 oz-in stepper motors) which is the best match for the X2 mini mill w/ a CNC fusion #4 kit?


G540 3 axis package (One G540 + Three
NEMA 23 KL23H284-35-4B (1/4” Dual shaft with a flat) 387 oz-in +
one KL-350-48 48V/7.3A 115V /230V power supply: $455.95 ?

thanks

The 381 package is technically the better one but if they are out of stock, the 387's are perfectly fine, the difference is minimal.
Hoss

[error404]

The 381 package is technically the better one but if they are out of stock, the 387's are perfectly fine, the difference is minimal.
Hoss

Thanks Hoss, I'm looking at your videos as I type... how many X2 do you have??

If it's just one X2, then you have more attachments and pieces than an autobot

[hoss2006]

Just the one but it has undergone a few changes over the years.
It's backordered but you should have a peek at the LMS SX2, it has more travels
and a better motor.
Might be worth the wait if you can.
cncfusion has a kit for it too.
LittleMachineShop.com - HiTorque Mini Mill
Hoss

[error404]

Just the one but it has undergone a few changes over the years.
It's backordered but you should have a peek at the LMS SX2, it has more travels
and a better motor.
Might be worth the wait if you can.
cncfusion has a kit for it too.
LittleMachineShop.com - HiTorque Mini Mill
Hoss

What do you mean by "more travels"? longer x and y distances?

What are the specs of the X2 in terms of work area? (X,Y,Z)?

[hoss2006]

The typical X2 xyz travels are about 8x4x8, the SX2 is about 12x5x9.
Hoss

[hoss2006]

Just the one but it has undergone a few changes over the years.
It's backordered but you should have a peek at the LMS SX2, it has more travels
and a better motor.
Might be worth the wait if you can.
cncfusion has a kit for it too.
LittleMachineShop.com - HiTorque Mini Mill
Hoss

Cncfusion has pics of the LMS SX2 with their kit installed.

CNC Fusion

Hoss

[error404]

Thanks, I found those pic while searching their forum. I email them to find out about the price, but they haven't contact me back yet


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[hoss2006]

If anyone tried getting the password for the prints and I missed you, try again here.
hoss@hossmachine.info
my pm box filled a couple times and i may have missed the request.
Thanks, Hoss

[ShuffleSk8ter]

300,000 views.

In celebration, help yourself to a huge batch of the X2 prints in .dxf format for FREE!

193 files included covering most if not all of the projects completed in this thread including
the tapping attachment with tension/compression holder.

Free to download here.
http://www.hossmachine.info/freex2prints.zip

PM me or email me here for the password.

Many thanks to all the contributors to this thread,
Hoss

Hi Hossman any chance for the password?

[amyers]

pm sent, thanks Hoss

[Starnovice]

I had my worries about the scale from you know who,
the readout was on but none of the buttons worked and the readout was stuck on 0000 when moved,
same thing after taking the battery out for a minute to reset, still nothing.
Hooked it up to the Shumatech DRO though and it works just fine.
Glad that's what I bought it for because it would be useless without the DRO.

I posted a video for some Freak converts but it could be helpful to the many
regular CNC converts. Made a mod to the base that lets the ballscrew be changed much easier.
Hoss

Sure wish I had known about this thread back when Hoss was first writing it. It would have been fun to be part of the dialog. This along with all of his other threads and web site(s) are just terrific!

I am in the middle of doing my Hoss-conversion now and this post in particular is timely because I just finished re-cutting the dovetails in the base and extending the Y travel. Now I can do this mod to help get the ballscrews in and out. I was worried that I would never put in oversized balls to adjust the backlash because I would be too lazy to take it all apart again. Now I don't have to.

Hoss to the rescue again!!! (Who is that masked man?)

[hoss2006]

Thanks, better late than never.
Hoss

[Viumau]

Hi Hossman any chance for the password?

Hi Mr. Hoss, I am making some changes in my milling machine, I really like your designs and think I could use some of its modifications, Mr. could send me the password, thanks. Viumau. My e-mail viumau@ig.com.br

[hoss2006]

Hi Mr. Hoss, I am making some changes in my milling machine, I really like your designs and think I could use some of its modifications, Mr. could send me the password, thanks. Viumau. My e-mail viumau@ig.com.br

password sent.
Hoss

[Viumau]

password sent.
Hoss

Hi Mr. Hoss, thank you for your attention to me.