Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Grizzly mini mills

Regarding the Grizzly mini-mill G8689 and a CNC convertion. If the Grizzly
line is too flimsy, and the Sherline mills are too small, what is a good
solid benchtop size mill? What brand and model do you recommend for a
mini-mill cnc system? Has anyone come up with a viable alternative to the
Grizzly?

Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Kimberlin" <kimberln@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Grizzly mini mills


> Rich Goldner wrote:
> >
> > Hi Paul,
> >
> > I also have a Grizzly mini-mill. I'm very interested in your CNC
> > conversion. Can you offer any details? Are you going to use the
> > standard Z-axis or build a leadscrew for it? What size motors are
> > you using? Servos or steppers? Which driver card? Any pictures? Are
> > you going to go with direct drive or use gears/pullys? What do you
> > think the cost will be?
>
> If you are talking about the Grizzly G8689 mini-mill, I also thought
> about buying one as they seem to be cheap. Also was interested in
> CNCing it. But, it was proved to be too flimsy to do much and I
> passed. At least one of these was CNCed and the effort was done
> well, but still disappointed.
>
> I suggest you check the FAQ and archives. CNCing this mini-mill
> comes up about every 6 months so there should be all the info one
> would need to do the job in the FAQ. Dan Mauch can provide
> everything you would need, motors, driver board, software, etc.
>
> JerryK
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