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Hello all
This will be my first post so I figured I would start off with my machine and what has been done so far.
I just purchased an X2 from HF and have begun the MOD process. I am going to stick to the basics for now and only perform the MODs that make the machine more usable. Since I am new to machining, I figure I had better learn the feel of the metal and the machine before I jump into a full CNC conversion.
What has been done so far:
Unpacked and torn down
De-greased, de-burred, adjusted, reassembled and torqued.
Removed plastic gears (inside and out) and ordered belt conversion kit.
Relocated control boxes.
Rewired motor for quick disconnect.
Near future:
Belt Drive conversion - Purchased
Drawbar quick release - Fabricate (This may be a little ambitious for my first attempt at milling but I don't mind learning from mistakes)
Column brace - Fabricate
Head support - Fabricate
Chip pan - Fabricate
Down the road:
Full CNC Conversion
Flood Cooling system
Enclosure
I have added a few pictures of my setup.
I wanted to say thank you for all of the posts that have guided me to this point as well as the future posts that will get me through the MODS.
This will be my first post so I figured I would start off with my machine and what has been done so far.
I just purchased an X2 from HF and have begun the MOD process. I am going to stick to the basics for now and only perform the MODs that make the machine more usable. Since I am new to machining, I figure I had better learn the feel of the metal and the machine before I jump into a full CNC conversion.
What has been done so far:
Unpacked and torn down
De-greased, de-burred, adjusted, reassembled and torqued.
Removed plastic gears (inside and out) and ordered belt conversion kit.
Relocated control boxes.
Rewired motor for quick disconnect.
Near future:
Belt Drive conversion - Purchased
Drawbar quick release - Fabricate (This may be a little ambitious for my first attempt at milling but I don't mind learning from mistakes)
Column brace - Fabricate
Head support - Fabricate
Chip pan - Fabricate
Down the road:
Full CNC Conversion
Flood Cooling system
Enclosure
I have added a few pictures of my setup.
I wanted to say thank you for all of the posts that have guided me to this point as well as the future posts that will get me through the MODS.