by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
The work required to control the mill spindle from Mach3 is not terribly hard, but there are a lot of details, so I’ve split it off to a different page to make it easier to follow this subsystem. Controller Board Selection Given the Smoothstepper and Geckos...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
Philip Duclos was the originator of a number of fascinating projects for the home shop machinist, but I fell in love with his “Hula-hula” engine after seeing it in a couple of places. It is essentially a 6-cylinder radial engine consisting of 6 little...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
I’ve wanted a small engine project for some time, having seen some Stuart Turner models up close and personal, as well as having looked at a number of pictures on various web sites. The question was which engine would be suitably interesting and pleasing when...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CADCAM, CNC Projects, Software
For those curious about using a CAD program like Rhino3D, this is a quick walkthrough of how I changed my original steam port design to a fancier version. Instead of drilling at a steep angle to keep the ports near the end of the cylinder, I change the design to use a...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects
Elmer Verburg’s Reversible Open Column Steam Engine Team Build I’m participating in a Team Build of this little steam engine with a bunch of guys over on the HMEM board. I’ll document the progress here. A Team Build is where a group of guys get...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
DIY CNC Mill Electronics This article details the electronics I put together for my DIY CNC machine. Computer Shuttle SK21G Barebones PC This is a very nice sized little self contained computer that is plenty powerful enough to run Mach 3, particularly with a...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
E-Leadscrew Panel Functions The E-Leadscrew is designed to enhance manual lathe operations using CNC-like technology without the need for CAD drawings or g-codes. Instead the operator relies on manual operations together with an optional DRO and the E-Leadscrew...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, DIY CNC
CNC Lathe: Stepper Driver Electronics The stepper driver electronics consist of a DC stepper power supply, the breakout board or controller, Gecko Drives, and some miscellaneous relays needed to control things like spindle and coolant. I want want to put all of this...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, CNC Router, DIY CNC, Tools and Techniques
The Widgitmaster’s Travelling CNC Mini Router Medicine Show Are you into CNC Mini Routers? Be sure to check out our G-Wizard CNC Router Speeds and Feeds Calculator. It’s the first Calculator designed especially for CNC Routers, and the link will tell...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
DIY Band Saw Miter Gage One of the things my new-to-me Rockwell Delta 20″ Bandsaw is missing is a miter gage, so I figured I’d better whip up a nice one for it. Design Concept Here is a Rhino3D model of the finished part: This miter gage is a...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques, Workshop and Storage
Lathe Tool Storage [QCTP Holder Storage] An Idea Notebook on ways to organize your lathe tooling, especially QCTP holders. Another cool way to save space and organize your tooling: Lazy Susan toolholder rack by Stan on HMEM makes for a very efficient use of...
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by Bob Warfield | Blog, CNC Projects, Tools and Techniques
Button V-Block Turning Fixture I’ve been fascinated by the idea of a button v-block since seeing Ed Dubosky’s elegant design in the Metalworking One book. What a wonderful way to extend the capabilities of a lathe to precision milling on tiny model engine...
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