Taig Milling Machine

Taig Milling Machine
with axis clamp mods. added



Aluminum locking collar
to eliminate setting drift.
...seems to work OK so far...

Low-Cost Digital Readout

Modified Digital Calipers
(bought on sale, so worth trying)
X and Y readout




Z Readout

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Y axis was most difficult




Note polycarbonate chip shields
Because the 'X' range of the 6" caliper does not match the 9.5" 'X' travel of the table,
two mounting screws are loosened so that the unit can 'float' for facing operations,

Caliper Modifications



Comparison with intact caliper
Cuts made with Dremel tool and cutoff wheels then belt-ground smooth
Able to drill mounting holes in non-hardened areas

Bench mounted wood lathe
Bolted to bench top thru
a line of holes with 5/16-18 UNC
T-nuts








Welded C-channel headstock
Back-to-back flange mount bearings
4-step sheave to suit 'universal' motor
mounted under work bench
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