Heavy Duty Power Feed for Milling Machine

**LMMasterMariner** · Feb 20, 2019, 07:08 PM

Finally completed power feed for my mill/drill.

Cheers
LMMasterMariner

**LMMasterMariner** · Feb 21, 2019, 03:06 AM

Additional info

PWM Controller

9-50V 40A DC Motor Speed Control PWM RC Controller 12V 24V 48V 2000W MAX

can be found at

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/9-50...5bc57f6927jZ1J

Cheers

LMMasterMariner

**rossbotics** · Feb 21, 2019, 10:10 AM

Great Job LMMasterMariner
Lot of engineering went into that as I can very well see, should last you a good bit, thanks for sharing

Doug

**olderdan** · Feb 21, 2019, 11:03 AM

Solid build LMMasterMariner, as you have left the hand wheel in place I assume you can still use it independently of your drive.

**LMMasterMariner** · Feb 21, 2019, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by olderdan

Solid build LMMasterMariner, as you have left the hand wheel in place I assume you can still use it independently of your drive.

Hello Olderdan, you are correct. I can still operate it manually, even when power feed is engaged. It's little bit harder, there is some resistance, but I can do it.

**Walkman** · Feb 21, 2019, 07:20 PM

Absolutely beautiful piece of work. Tell me though, is there to be anything else available except a video showing a bunch of photos showing tightening bolts, cutting stock, and milling parts? Like a set of drawings?

I'd love to replicate something similar.
Thanks for sharing!!

**LMMasterMariner** · Feb 22, 2019, 05:04 AM

Walkman,

Thanks for sharing!! doesn't count. Don't forget to click on 'Thanks' button. Drawings to follow.

Cheers LMMasterMariner

**LMMasterMariner** · Feb 22, 2019, 08:09 AM

And here is the drawing.

**Toolmaker51** · Feb 22, 2019, 07:50 PM

I surmise limitation of window motor is not only too little power [torque & amps] but having it's own gear reduction, RPM too slow for converting up into usable feed rate? The fan motor has all kinds of RPM so your gearbox puts out super reduction needed for milling, not just moving X axis putting here to there.
I'm not surprised, recalling that 18 speed gearbox you hung on the lathe. You have power transmission down-pat!
All along I thought your shop was onboard a vessel...until I saw hinged windows and plaster.
Too funny.

**DIYer** · Feb 28, 2019, 05:04 AM

Thanks LMMasterMariner! We've added your Milling Machine Power Feed to our Milling category,
as well as to your builder page: LMMasterMariner's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Milling Machine Power Feed by LMMasterMariner

tags: mill, power feed