Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Grizzly products

Larry
I am actually building the PCB mill a lot like you suggested.
The mini was for machining small parts.
In fact you are the one who got me started. I'm on the PIC list as well.
I am waiting for the motors and linear bearings to come in.
Thanks Larry
Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Edington <larrye@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...>
Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 7:44 PM
Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Grizzly products


> I've got the mini mill and think it's great. Easy enough to CNC.
>
> I also do a lot of PC board routing. But I wouldn't use a mini mill for
> that. Not enough work area.
>
> A better option for PC boards would be a simple 3 axis router made with
MDF,
> bronze bushings, shafting and lead screws. You could even make it with
> drawer slides.
>
> If you do use a mill, you'll need either a sheet of MDF or a sheet of
> aluminum to use for the PC board
> work surface. Double sided tape works but the best option is a vacuum hold
> down table made from two sheets of MDF.
>
> Hook up a shop vac and the blank will be held down firmly and flat.
>
> Larry E.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Cullins [mailto:jcullins@...]
> Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2000 7:35 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Grizzly products
>
>
> What does the list think of the Grizzly
> G4031 mini lath ?
>
>
> G8689 mini mill?
>
>
> Are these machines adaptable to CNC control?
> This is for a beginner I want to learn how to do my own
> machine work ( hobby ). It seams like every project I get involved
> with I need to go to someone else to machine something or cut the
> holes for mounting parts.
> I am building a small mill for PCBs.
> Thanks
> Jim Cullins.
>
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