This might be a wacky idea, but it would not be my first. I have an older LC-30 mill that I have converted to CNC operation. Works great now from my perspective.
Occasionally I would like to mill a slot etc. in the side of an enclosure that is too large to fit on end in my mill (picture a rectangular box say 20" x 20" x 2" and I need the opening on the 2" side.
Google search shows some horizontal milling attachments, that effectively convert a vertical mill to a horizontal mill. Most of these seem to be two ended (with support) I would need an open ended one. For occasional use on aluminum and light gauge steel. Do these work, or are they not rigid enough?
Assuming they are okay for light use, getting one that would fit my LC-30 might be tricky. Would love to hear from some one that has tried one, or used a gearhead adapter to make one.
Occasionally I would like to mill a slot etc. in the side of an enclosure that is too large to fit on end in my mill (picture a rectangular box say 20" x 20" x 2" and I need the opening on the 2" side.
Google search shows some horizontal milling attachments, that effectively convert a vertical mill to a horizontal mill. Most of these seem to be two ended (with support) I would need an open ended one. For occasional use on aluminum and light gauge steel. Do these work, or are they not rigid enough?
Assuming they are okay for light use, getting one that would fit my LC-30 might be tricky. Would love to hear from some one that has tried one, or used a gearhead adapter to make one.