Best Power Milling Machines
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Note that EVERYTHING you need is in the kit: a DeWalt router, motors, electronics, even software for the controller. I'm not an experts but every part that I kner about personally was of good quality (for instance, the DeWalt router). Well, I ended up buying a DC motor control to adjust the speed of the router---30.000 RPM is too fast for aluminum, but be aware if you do this that power decreases as the router slows and you have to slow down feeds. I've been wanting a CNC router for years but found other kits too expensive."
"It is made of wood and precision suffers a lot because of the Z axis assembly that does not align with the Z axis shaft perfectly (more about this below) and because the whole router assembly flexes on the gantry. The result is that when I send a set of commands in a G-Code file (more on this below) that will cut a square on acrylic by cutting 0.05 of an inch deep at 5 inches per minute (which is a very slow speed) , the corners are not perfectly 90 degrees because the router is not perfectly perpendicular when it changes direction due to the flex (more on accuracy below). 3) The Z axis motor and rod coupler is cut in a spiral to avoid off center movement but that does not help enough as I am unable to align the Z motor shaft with the Z threaded rod perfectly and you can see the motor (and a little the router) move back and forth while the router is moving up and down. That is very annoying and I believe that it can even affect accuracy (on deep cuts) since the router is slightly oscillating while it is moving up and down. There are 2 pieces that hold the belt ends on the back of the router assembly that you should make sure that the “teeth” cuts are on the upper side. If you put these on wrong, you will have hard time correcting them after the router assembly is mounted on the rails and you are about to put the belt on. If you cross connect the X1 and X2, when later you “Home” the machine, the gantry assembly will run the opposite direction and there will be no switch there to stop it which will result in damage to the belts. In the end I was told that they would send me a new board if I wanted but I was able to square put the board on squared to the machine frame so I am good for now. Also note that I routed the cabling away from the "Home" side of the router and made a small L shaped bracket out of aluminum to mount the power supply in a way that I can see the power light (see pictures). In this case while I am cutting 1/4 inch thick acrylic, when the router gets the command to change direction the cutter bit is not all the way to the edge due to the flex of the router and that results to a square with rounded and not 90 degree corners. G90 (Absolute positioning). G20 (Values are in inches). G17 (XY selection). F5.00 (When the command is "G1" the speed of the movement, a.k.a "Feed Rate", will be 5" per minute). G0 Z0.0500 (Raise the Z axis 0.05" above zero, a.k.a "Z Safe"). G0 X-2.0000 Y-2.0000 (Move X and Y to the lower left corner). G1 Z-0.0300 (Lower the Z axis 0.03" under the surface so the rest of the commands cut 0.03" deep). G1 Y2.0000 (Move Y to the upper left corner). G1 X2.0000 (Move X to the upper right corner). G1 Y-2.0000 (Move Y to the lower right corner). G1 X-2.0000 (Move X to the lower left corner which is the starting point). G1 Z-0.0600 (Move Z axis deeper to 0.06"). ...The rest should repeat the same commands until the square is cut as deep as the thickness of the material. Now, I found that the square comes out better if I write G-Code that cuts 4 straight lines lifting the Z axis at the end of each line but it is still slightly off square. To compensate for that, I push the gantry (X axis) tight to home and then power on the laptop which locks the motors and keeps the gantry squared. ***Update 11/23/2017: I was finally able to cut perfect squares and circles on acrylic using these SHINA Titanium Coat Carbide End Mill Engraving Bits. These cutters are very sharp and cut acrylic without putting too much pressure on the router and the gantry. Still, I had to cut in 0.0300 increments and feed rate of 10 inches per minute which takes a lot of time for such a simple task***. So, if you want this machine to engrave words and shapes on wood, it may serve you well."
Designed to fit chain saws with 20in or less bars.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I mounted it on the carriage and got a good feel for the extra weight of the unit. Using the flat surface I just created, I placed the Granberg Mill on that surface and adjusted my cut setting to 1 inch, thus includes the thickness of the chain which left me with a one and three eights total adjustment. At a steady rate, I moved the Alaskan Mill along the guide surface and began to create oak planks. Because you will be able to make some very good quality, valuable boards that other wise might cost you an arm and a leg."
"Assembly required but doesn't take too long and you only need a chainsaw wrench tool which they include."
"Used a 16in 2.3cubic inch stihl, it takes about 30 minutes for 8 ft of green red oak."
"If you see the guide lifting off the tree, lift the saw to keep guide flat on tree."
"fast delivery and working product thank you."
"cool product that works well."
"I bought this for my husband as a birthday gift."
"I like it but could be more user friendly with a little more engineering."
FARMERTEC MADE PORTABLE CHAINSAW MILL 36". SUITABLE FOR CHAINSAW BAR 14INCH TO 36INCH. HIGH QUALITY,30 DAYS MONEY BACK WARRANTY. Fast & Easy Installation 7.5KGS Portable ChainSaw Mill. Cut Cedar, Walnut and Oak into High Quality Lumber.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Great mill jig."
"Just make sure you clamp it where the sprocket/tip meets the bar, not on the sprocket rivets. Doing so will compress the tip and not allow the sprocket in the tip to spin freely, ruining your bar which can get expensive. I get about 25" of useable bar with the 32" bar. When milling, go slow and make sure you support the slab with wedges or shims to keep the weight of the slab off the bar. I secure this to the log with screws on the bigger end first and measure to my intended line which I draw with a level on the log end."
"Used it already and it works well !!"
"I will only update if its fuction does not match its build quality, so if I don't update this it's safe to assume I'm in the timber making up slabs!"
"I solved the problem by replacing the clamp bolts with ones that are 1/4" longer, and added 1/8" X 1" X 1-3/4" wooden spacers (I used lignum vitae, although any hardwood should work) between the bar and clamp jaws top and bottom."
"Built very well, and solid."
"The parts that clamp to the chainsaw bar are not built well and when clamped down and put into the mill I noticed my bar was quite bowed. I would have given it some more stars but when the most critical part is built wrong and you have to start jerry-rigging to make it even work that's frustrating."
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Best Drill Presses
It's a drill press, tool holder and flex shaft holder all in one. Tool Holder- Holds Tool at 90 Degrees Horizontal for Tasks Such as Polishing Metal Objects, Sanding Different Shapes and Grinding Metal Pieces.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"no ammount of adjustment can fix this, I took the entire thing appart, and determined it is a problem with the plastic mold. if you are only going to be drilling thin peices of material and dont need real accuracy this wont bother you."
"When I was looking through all the reviews I couldn't find anyone mentioning if it works with the WEN rotary tool."
"It's a little flimsy, but for very few uses and basic drill pressing on light projects, it will work."
"This is a beautifully crafted tool, that has been obviously carefully engineered by Dremel. Thank you Dremel for so many decades of producing fine, useful tools for us DIY craftsmen."
"In addition to this I would have liked to see a way to lock the spring loaded drill press in a down position for when you are using it to cut or route areas out, this way you could drill down, lock it in position at a set height and carry on with your cut rather than having to loosen and adjust the entire mechanism. In the end this is a great accessory if you need an affordable solution for using your dremel as a drill press, or if you need a vice etc."
"The first time I tried using it: I attached the rotary tool and lowered it on a small plastic part."
"As you pull the level, you can visibly see the dremel traveling left to right. I'm so disappointed with dremel quality lately; it's like they relabeled the HFT imported junk and didn't quality control any of it."
"I've attached a picture and both holes were made with a 1/8" drill bit at different speeds to show the horrible lack of precision."
Best Press Brakes
Our Mini Smasher Version featuring 2 Tons of pressure and 2.5 inch diameter pressing plates.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Pros: the smallest press I could find which makes it perfect for personal use in a small apartment."
"I sent it back and got this Press with the press bags that fit the Mini Press ."
"A plus... a well-thought-out effective machine."
"I highly recommend this product!"
"I just got my Mini Nug Smasher not too long ago & I love it ......."
"LOVE IT."
"Heats up nicely!!"
"Last but probably the worst part is that if you press already pressed bud the plates are so soft that they will form a groove in the plates ( less than a month of use ). I recommend a 20 ton press and your own plates you will only spend $400 and have the best press known to man!"
Best Band Saws
Durable and versatile, the DEWALT Deep-Cut Portable Band Saw Kit features a powerful 10 amp motor with variable speed control for material-specific and application-specific cutting performance. Also offering an LED sight that indicates the cut line, ergonomic grip options, and an integrated hanging hook, this work-horse saw is packed with little details that make your life easier. Durable and versatile, the DEWALT Deep-Cut Portable Band Saw Kit features a powerful 10 amp motor with variable speed control for material-specific and application-specific cutting performance. Also offering an LED sight that indicates the cut line, ergonomic grip options, and an integrated hanging hook, this work-horse saw is packed with little details that make your life easier. Deep-Cut Portable Band Saw Kit. At a Glance: Powerful 10 amp motor handles tough applications Variable speed control from 100 to 350 sfm for versatility 5-inch deep-cut round-stock capacity; 5 by 4-3/4-inch rectangular-stock capacity LED sight light makes cut line easy to see Ergonomic handle design for improved control Includes hex wrench, standard blade, and kit box Three-year limited warranty, one-year free service, 90-day money back guarantee. Integrated hang hook allows user to hang the saw without damaging front handle or castings Variable speed dial allows user to vary speed for specific materials and various applications (100-350 spm).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I made a bench stand for myself and mounted this saw to it."
"Easy to use and I mounted it to a stand to be used in the vertical position."
"My plan was to cut a tangential square around my scribed circle, cut off points, and grind down."
"This saw does it so much cleaner and faster that it saves me lots of time and hassle - I don't have to spend time filing or grinding the cut ends any more."
"I had read the great reviews and purchased for shop use.. Let me say that this tool is VERY impressive!"
"Very nice porta bandsaw, very powerful."
"I did a lot of research, and after talking with friends that owned Milwaukee's and a friend that had the DeWalt, I decided to go with the DeWalt."
"We use it to cut the extremely hard steel used in steel piers which are used to stabilize house foundations or raise settled foundations."