Extended Z-Axis Work Envelope for the Mini Milling Machine

[Great Ideas Catalogue]

[albertq]

A good idea for drilling and tapping but the vertical extension will reduce column rigidity when milling with head all the way up.

[Great Ideas Catalogue]

Yes, I agree with you. It will be less rigid should I mill a very large high workpiece that requires the head to be lifted higher. I made the extension primarily to enable tool changes. However, I have also improve rigidity by adding an exoskeleton that makes the column significantly more rigid.

Have a look at with my Exoskeleton video.

[DIYer]

Thanks Great Ideas Catalogue! We've added your Z-Axis Mill Extension to our Milling category,
as well as to your builder page: Great Ideas Catalogue's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Z-Axis Mill Extension by Great Ideas Catalogue

tags: mill, modification