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Thanks for the reassurance. I didn't do the math on paper but quick numbers in my head it seemed like I would be reasonably accurate. I haven't counted the teeth, but it's just over 6", and 6TPI, so quick math tells me that's over 18" Circumference. Roughly 108 teeth around (error on the low...

I picked up this old Brown and Sharpe #249 indexing / dividing head in pretty good shape but missing some parts. I can't find any info on it. No pictures or manuals of this model or one very close. I don't even know what the parts are called. Since I didn't have a dividing head prior to...

Also, most (Yuri included) report the iGaging issues with accuracy are mostly related to the wires them selves and other other related electrical fields around them. I don't remember if it was Yuri or somebody else, but they showed the difference between the OEM wires and cheap replacements...

Subscribed ! Thanks for all the info.

Keep us posted. Interested to see what you come up with.

Well, I found some time yesterday, turns out that's exactly what it was. the Z axis travel moving the wires loosened a connection in the control box on the back of the mill. it wasn't obvious at first because the head had to be in the right orientation to cause the issue. All is well now...

And if I did, what are my options? I was running my LMS 3900 with a 3/4 EM in 7075 when it bound up from feeding a little too fast. The mill went into the "fault" mode which is normal. I hit the stop switch and then the start switch as normal, but, when it started up, it ran a little...

Check into Arduino. You can create some pretty simple or extensive driver programs. Or just copy one of the hundreds you'll find scattered.

YouTube Link to Homemade Power feed with "simple" clutch. Another YouTube with better "simple" Clutch I still think there's better ways, suppose that's why I haven't settled on doing it just yet.

Fab up a clutch. There's a few threads on some pretty simple cam type clutches. A couple used a hex head and a 12pt socket to simplify allignment when disengaging. I plan to do it, but it's a winter project for me.

Awesome !! I joined this forum just for the machining tips. I'm no machinist, but having always wanted a mini-mill, I finally bought an x2. I love seeing all the mods. While most of it is still over my head, as I learn through smaller projects, I can see the how's and why's of most of the...