Homemade Portable Mill Head


PLANS:
None. For all tools with plans, click here.
BUILDER:
S_J_H on bbs.homeshopmachinist.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade portable mill head assembled from a mini-lathe's DC motor, a new spindle, and upgraded bearings. Quill travel is 2.5 inches and the motor provides variable speed capability.
RATING:
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Nov 21, 2016 9:16 PM
gunner12
This is awesome! I'd like more info if possible!
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DIY Portable Mill Head - comment on how to build a Portable Mill Head - 1 comments
gunner12 says:
Nov 21, 2016 9:16 PM
This is awesome! I'd like more info if possible!

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