Re: grizzly conversions

> Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:59:35 -0600
> From: "derek barger" <hightechsystems@...>
> Subject: grizzly conversions
>
> Iam interested in the conversion of the grizzly to cnc.
> How did your conversion go?
> What things did you change?
> What are the good points to the grizzly unit and bad?
> Looking forward to pictures and details.
>

There are a few entries in this list back in January when I first got my
mill. I have posted a few photos and some notes on my web page at
http://plsntcov.8m.com of both my Grizz and my Sherline as well as my
own software.

I will also have my Grizz at the NAMES show in a couple weeks.

The major problem with the mini mill is I have not been able to find a
ballscrew with a nut that is small enough to fit under the table. There
is room for only about 0.8" dia nut, the smallest I have found is over
1". So far I use the acme screws that came with the machine. Being brand
new they have very little backlash, but im sure some wear will soon
appear.

ron