How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis
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Rather than building my own circuit I just found a used KB DC motor controller on e-bay for $39 shipped. I also have a rocker switch on the way so I am ready to get this project started. I am also using gas springs but I am mounting them direct to the castings rather than seperate brackets. I have one side on and will do the other next. Even one gas spring made it easier to crank the head up so the second one will leave it balanced quite well in the middle of the travel. No help at the upper limit but so far I haven't needed it for tool clearance.

Dan
Collecting tools for 30 years.
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RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by EdK - 06-15-2012, 05:12 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DanH - 06-15-2012, 10:16 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by RobWilson - 06-17-2012, 03:40 AM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DanH - 06-17-2012, 01:22 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by DaveH - 06-17-2012, 03:19 PM
RE: How To Motorize Your Mill's Z Axis - by RobWilson - 06-17-2012, 05:03 PM



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