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==Setup/Modifications== | ==Setup/Modifications== | ||
'''11/12/ | '''11/12/2015''' - Harbor Freight Mini Mill arrives; damaged in shipment, both hold-down bolts came loose and the unit was dropped on the Y axis jamming the notch into the bearing/sleeve thus preventing any movement of the Y axis. Contacted customer service who made a note to return the mill to a local store and get a receipt to place a replacement order. | ||
[[File:Damage.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Damage to Y axis on original mill.]] | [[File:Damage.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Damage to Y axis on original mill.]] | ||
'''11/13/ | '''11/13/2015''' - Damaged mill returned to Harbor Freight. | ||
'''11/16/ | '''11/16/2015''' - Replacement mill ordered by phone, shipping charge was waived since it was not refunded by the store with the damaged unit return. | ||
'''11/20/ | '''11/20/2015''' - Replacement mill arrives, was only held down with one bolt (which was loose), but undamaged. Stripped down unit, cleaned, and lubricated Y and X axes and adjusted gibs. | ||
[[File:Mill_base.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Cleaned/lubricated/adjusted X/Y base on bench.]] | [[File:Mill_base.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Cleaned/lubricated/adjusted X/Y base on bench.]] | ||
'''11/22/ | '''11/22/2015''' - Stripped and cleaned Z axis/mill head, lubricated and adjusted gibs, and partially mounted unit to bench. Removed power supply box from back as it interfered with the shelf on the bench. | ||
[[File:Mill_mounted.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Assembled/mounted mill on bench.]] | [[File:Mill_mounted.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Assembled/mounted mill on bench.]] | ||
'''11/30/ | '''11/30/2015''' - Fully mounted unit to bench, re-adjusted gibs. | ||
'''12/4/ | '''12/4/2015''' - Mounted and squared vise, adjusted motor gear meshing, re-attached baffles, removed drill chuck and attached 3/8" R8 collet. Made first cuts in aluminum (shown below). | ||
[[File:Mill_with_vise.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Assembled/mounted mill on bench.]] | [[File:Mill_with_vise.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Assembled/mounted mill on bench.]] | ||
[[File:Squared_bracket.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Surfacing operation removing 1.5mm from aluminum bracket.]] | [[File:Squared_bracket.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Surfacing operation removing 1.5mm from aluminum bracket.]] | ||
'''12/7/2015''' - Milled holes in 2 aluminum pieces to be used as spacers for mounting the Z-axis DRO. Drilled and tapped 2 M6 holes in mill column, mounted Z-axis DRO fixed portion. Mounted vise properly using step blocks. | |||
[[File:Z_DRO_Spacer_Block.PNG|thumb|center|400px|CAD drawing for Z-axis DRO spacer blocks.]] | |||
[[File:Z_dro_spacers.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Spacer blocks with 6.35mm holes milled in center per drawing above.]] | |||
[[File:Mill_with_z-dro.jpg|thumb|center|400px|Mill with Z-axis DRO mounted to column.]] | |||
==Photos== | ==Photos== | ||
Revision as of 22:55, 8 December 2015
This page documents the setup and modification of the Harbor Freight Mini Mill (Sieg X2 Clone).
3D Model
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Setup/Modifications
11/12/2015 - Harbor Freight Mini Mill arrives; damaged in shipment, both hold-down bolts came loose and the unit was dropped on the Y axis jamming the notch into the bearing/sleeve thus preventing any movement of the Y axis. Contacted customer service who made a note to return the mill to a local store and get a receipt to place a replacement order.
11/13/2015 - Damaged mill returned to Harbor Freight.
11/16/2015 - Replacement mill ordered by phone, shipping charge was waived since it was not refunded by the store with the damaged unit return.
11/20/2015 - Replacement mill arrives, was only held down with one bolt (which was loose), but undamaged. Stripped down unit, cleaned, and lubricated Y and X axes and adjusted gibs.
11/22/2015 - Stripped and cleaned Z axis/mill head, lubricated and adjusted gibs, and partially mounted unit to bench. Removed power supply box from back as it interfered with the shelf on the bench.
11/30/2015 - Fully mounted unit to bench, re-adjusted gibs.
12/4/2015 - Mounted and squared vise, adjusted motor gear meshing, re-attached baffles, removed drill chuck and attached 3/8" R8 collet. Made first cuts in aluminum (shown below).
12/7/2015 - Milled holes in 2 aluminum pieces to be used as spacers for mounting the Z-axis DRO. Drilled and tapped 2 M6 holes in mill column, mounted Z-axis DRO fixed portion. Mounted vise properly using step blocks.
Photos
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