Mill project

[Jester966]

This weekend I finally got around to taking a few pictures of my current project, so I thought I'd post a few. I've built everything myself except for the spindle and gear box, which is from an X2. The head can be tilted 45 and 90 degrees either way, if ever necessary. Travel is 20" on X, 11" on Y, and 14" on Z.

There's still a lot to do, but at least all the "big" stuff is done, and it kinda almost looks like a mill now! Left to do: top plate for column and end plates for X and Y, lead screws (screws, bearings, nuts, and handwheels), find and install a motor, and figure out what I'm doing for the base. I will hopefully add stepper motors or servos and CNC it after I have it working manually.

All that will have to wait though, as the whole thing is now packed up in the corner of my garage so I can get my car in and out for the winter... at least it will give me some time to save up for some nice ballscrews!

[ZipSnipe]

Damn dude, that is a freakin nice job!!! Where did ya get the table? Did ya make it? Keep up the good work.

[Khalid]

nice job. i really like it. what material to b cut on this machine?

[georgebarr]

What material is your Z axis column made out of and how thick is each side (material thickness)?

Does is have internal ribs to make the Z-axis column more rigid?

Thanks,

[Jester966]

I made the table myself. It's 6" by 28".
I plan to use this to cut aluminum and steel.
The column is made from 1018hr. The side walls are 3/4", the back is 1/2", and the front is 1" with the center milled to 1/2" for clearance for the lead screw and nut.
There are no ribs, but it is so solid (and heavy!) already that I don't think it will need it.

Thanks for the comments!

[tivoidethuong]

great project. i have like your project

[teamtexas]

Very nice job!! You should diffently kick the car out in the snow and put this little project back in center stage. A little ice scraping never hurt anyone! The wife will understand!!

[vcooney]

That's Awesome...are you going to post plans for this mill?

[gtrdude]

Hi, that's a really nice looking mill you have there. What are you planning on mounting it to?

[LeeWay]

Excellent work. Mighty fine looking machine. Nice size too. I will certainly stay tuned to your progress. You put my little mill to shame.

[ZipSnipe]

Yeah I,m definetly impressed with the table, I been toying the idea of a bigger table for mine and 6x28 is the max I can make at the shop I work at(our grinder is 28" max)

[svenakela]

You have three (3!) blocks in a row per rail?! That's awesome! I like overkill.