tools, materials & knowledge for model makers
I was wondering how accurate is the Genmitsu 3018 pro? A first approximation of this can be done by measuring the piece of aluminium I machined as a test case. I engraved the circle and square to a depth of 1mm in 0.1mm steps. I must admit that I slowed the feed rate down to 60mm/minute … Read more
Whilst upgrading the Genmitsu 3018-pro CNC I started measuring the linear bearing rail size. This has made me realise that the bearings are not a match to the rail. I swapped the linear ball bearings out for brass bearings. However, when I made these I did a quick measurement and saw something close to 8mm. … Read more
Alan (Woody’s Workshop) has designed and made a hall effect tool height setter. Just a brief overview here, head over to Alan’s page where there are more details along with a PDF download that gives circuit design and full mechanical details – Hall Effect Based Tool Height Setter for use with PathPilot. This homemade sensor works … Read more
The Sieg SX2.7 DRO installation has not been straight forward, but all of the work in the end is very worthwhile. Therefore, I thought I should share my experiences warts and all. The kit I’m fitting is supplied by Machine DRO and is the 3 Axis M-DRO Mill Digital Readout Package including 350mm, 450mm and … Read more
OK, this machine DRO giveaway has an expiry date of 1st March 2021 – this competition has ended. Also, you need to go onto Instagram and search for machine_dro, then look for their giveaway post. Then their are some easy steps: MASSIVE £400+ MITUTOYO GIVEAWAY – Win an exclusive Mitutoyo bundle worth over £400!!! 🤩 … Read more
In updating a DTI base, I bought a snug and I made a snug. A beautiful find at a car boot. I actually bought two snugs for a couple of pounds, then they just sat there. Snug: a universal adjustable joint you find with a magnetic base that allows the rods to be moved and … Read more
This was bought for me as a present, what a fantastic present, a Moore & Wright dial test indicator and a homemade stand. Must admit that I’ve been staring at it for a number of weeks thinking about how I’m going to make a mounting system for it so that I can use it in … Read more
A review of a digital caliper from machine-dro.co.uk Digital calipers have been around for a long time, but being a bit old fashioned I’ve kept to a vernier caliper that was bought for me by an uncle when I was a lad. Well, they have got so cheap that the other day I just could … Read more