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X2 Mill System Cost

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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|$14.37		\|style="text-align:right;" \|$14.37
	\|[http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=320-3015 Enco]		\|[http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PMAKA=320-3015 Enco]
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			\|End Mill 3/16" 2 Flute HSS
			\|1
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.52
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.52
			\|[http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=5141 Little Machine Shop]
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			\|End Mill 1/8" 2 Flute HSS
			\|1
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.52
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.52
			\|[http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=5140 Little Machine Shop]
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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$~~1187~~.00'''		\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$1200.04'''
	\|(as of 5/10/16)		\|(as of 6/13/17)
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X2 Mill System Cost

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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|$8.42		\|style="text-align:right;" \|$8.42
	\|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/311194639225 eBay]		\|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/311194639225 eBay]
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			\|4.2mm HSS Screw Machine Drill Bit
			\|1
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$7.52
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$7.52
			\|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009NNBGGC Amazon]
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			\|Solid Angle Set
			\|1
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$43.45
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$43.45
			\|[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RR0KZRO Amazon]
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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$~~1136~~.03'''		\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$1187.00'''
	\|(as of 5/10/16)		\|(as of 5/10/16)
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2016-05-10T18:52:28Z

X2 Mill System Cost

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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|$4.36		\|style="text-align:right;" \|$4.36
	\|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/310658991624 eBay]		\|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/310658991624 eBay]
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			\|M5x0.8 HSS Spiral Flute Tap
			\|1
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$8.42
			\|style="text-align:right;" \|$8.42
			\|[http://www.ebay.com/itm/311194639225 eBay]
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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$~~1127~~.61'''		\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$1136.03'''
	\|(as of 1/13/16)		\|(as of 5/10/16)
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WikiSysop at 18:10, 29 March 2016

2016-03-29T18:10:41Z

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	[[File:~~Mill_with_vise~~.jpg\|thumb\|right]]		[[File:All_DROs_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|right]]

	This page documents the setup and modification of the [http://www.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html Harbor Freight Mini Mill] (Sieg X2 Clone).		This page documents the setup and modification of the [http://www.harborfreight.com/two-speed-variable-bench-mill-drill-machine-44991.html Harbor Freight Mini Mill] (Sieg X2 Clone).

WikiSysop: /* Setup/Modifications */

2016-03-29T18:10:12Z

Setup/Modifications

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	'''3/25/2016''' - Modified X-axis DRO bracket (drilled and countersunk holes for mounting the sliding part of DRO). Drilled and tapped 2 M6 holes for mounting the fixed part of the DRO.		'''3/25/2016''' - Modified X-axis DRO bracket (drilled and countersunk holes for mounting the sliding part of DRO). Drilled and tapped 2 M6 holes for mounting the fixed part of the DRO.

			[[File:X_DRO_Bracket.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO bracket mounted.]]
			[[File:X_DRO_Mount_Left.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO mount on X-table (Left).]]
			[[File:X_DRO_Mount_Right.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO mount on X-table (Right).]]

	'''3/28/2016''' - Finished X-axis DRO bracket (drilled 2 holes for mounting to the Y-axis slide). Removed X/Y table in order to drill and tap 2 M4 holes for mounting the DRO bracket. Re-assembled X/Y table after completing X-axis DRO installation.		'''3/28/2016''' - Finished X-axis DRO bracket (drilled 2 holes for mounting to the Y-axis slide). Removed X/Y table in order to drill and tap 2 M4 holes for mounting the DRO bracket. Re-assembled X/Y table after completing X-axis DRO installation.

	[[File:~~X_DRO_Mounted~~.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO mounted~~, completing DRO fitting~~ to ~~mill~~.]]		[[File:X_DRO_Bracket_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO mounted to table.]]
			[[File:All_DROs_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Current configuration with all DROs mounted.]]

	==X2 Mill System Cost==		==X2 Mill System Cost==

WikiSysop: /* Setup/Modifications */

2016-03-29T17:54:22Z

Setup/Modifications

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	[[File:Y_DRO_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]		[[File:Y_DRO_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]

			'''3/25/2016''' - Modified X-axis DRO bracket (drilled and countersunk holes for mounting the sliding part of DRO). Drilled and tapped 2 M6 holes for mounting the fixed part of the DRO.

			'''3/28/2016''' - Finished X-axis DRO bracket (drilled 2 holes for mounting to the Y-axis slide). Removed X/Y table in order to drill and tap 2 M4 holes for mounting the DRO bracket. Re-assembled X/Y table after completing X-axis DRO installation.

			[[File:X_DRO_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|X-axis DRO mounted, completing DRO fitting to mill.]]

	==X2 Mill System Cost==		==X2 Mill System Cost==

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2016-01-14T03:03:29Z

X2 Mill System Cost

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	\|M4x0.7 HSS Spiral Flute Tap		\|M4x0.7 HSS Spiral Flute Tap
	\|1		\|1
	\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.13		\|style="text-align:right;" \|$9.07
	\|style="text-align:right;" \|$6.13		\|style="text-align:right;" \|$9.07
	\|[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/~~B00N3ZO0C8~~ Amazon]		\|[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8UQR68 Amazon]
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	\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$~~1124~~.68'''		\|style="text-align:right;" \|'''$1127.61'''
	\|(as of 12/18/15)		\|(as of 1/13/16)
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	\|}		\|}

WikiSysop: /* Setup/Modifications */

2016-01-07T21:54:50Z

Setup/Modifications

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	[[File:Z_dro_bracket_predrill.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Z-axis DRO bracket mounted to DRO slide before drilling/tapping holes.]]		[[File:Z_dro_bracket_predrill.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Z-axis DRO bracket mounted to DRO slide before drilling/tapping holes.]]
	[[File:Z_dro_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Fully mounted and functional Z-axis DRO.]]		[[File:Z_dro_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Fully mounted and functional Z-axis DRO.]]

			'''12/29/2015''' - Designed PCB for interfacing the DROs to a Bluetooth module (per instructions and software [http://www.yuriystoys.com/p/msp430-launchpad-mixed-scale-dro.html here]). Only work left to do is verify the tachometer circuit on breadboard.

	'''1/4/2016''' - Milled 6.35mm hole in 2 aluminum blocks (same as Z-axis DRO spacers). Bent metal bracket slightly to accomodate mill base angle.		'''1/4/2016''' - Milled 6.35mm hole in 2 aluminum blocks (same as Z-axis DRO spacers). Bent metal bracket slightly to accomodate mill base angle.

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2016-01-07T21:52:06Z

Setup/Modifications

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	'''1/5/2016''' - Drilled and tapped M6 holes in mill base to mount DRO slide, and M4 hole in Y-axis slide to attach moving part of DRO. Started machining 45 degree brackets to hold a length of aluminum angle stock over the DRO slide to prevent chips from getting in.		'''1/5/2016''' - Drilled and tapped M6 holes in mill base to mount DRO slide, and M4 hole in Y-axis slide to attach moving part of DRO. Started machining 45 degree brackets to hold a length of aluminum angle stock over the DRO slide to prevent chips from getting in.

	[[File:~~Y_dro_mounted~~.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]		[[File:Y_DRO_Mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]

	==X2 Mill System Cost==		==X2 Mill System Cost==

WikiSysop: /* Setup/Modifications */

2016-01-07T21:47:45Z

Setup/Modifications

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	'''1/4/2016''' - Milled 6.35mm hole in 2 aluminum blocks (same as Z-axis DRO spacers). Bent metal bracket slightly to accomodate mill base angle.		'''1/4/2016''' - Milled 6.35mm hole in 2 aluminum blocks (same as Z-axis DRO spacers). Bent metal bracket slightly to accomodate mill base angle.

	'''1/5/2016''' - Drilled and tapped M6 holes in mill base to mount DRO slide, and M4 hole in Y-axis slide to attach moving part of DRO.		'''1/5/2016''' - Drilled and tapped M6 holes in mill base to mount DRO slide, and M4 hole in Y-axis slide to attach moving part of DRO. Started machining 45 degree brackets to hold a length of aluminum angle stock over the DRO slide to prevent chips from getting in.

	[[File:Y_dro_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]		[[File:Y_dro_mounted.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|Y-axis DRO mounted to mill.]]