Category: Metal

CNC Mini-Mill/Acquisition

The time has come for AMT to get a Mini Mill. I (Costa) propose we buy the following: (~$975) Mill [http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3960&category=1387807683 Little Machine Shop Mini Mill] (~$700) Ballscrew conversion kit for above mill 5 on this page [http://www.cncfusion.com/minimill1.html CNC Fusion Mini Mill Conversions] ”[ akm – it might be worthwhile to add the "install ballscrew" …

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Metal Steward

Current Steward: Josh Leslie Learn more about the Stewardship Program Responsibilities: These are general responsibilities and programs grow and evolve Ace Makerspace is looking to Co-create the right leadership position for metal. All Ace Leadership positions have a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) component and we as an organization can provide training. Keep the metal shop …

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Jet 9×20 Metal Cutting Lathe

This is our larger, more capable metal turning lathe. == KEEP DUST COVER ON WHEN NOT IN USE!!! == This machine shares the room with the CNC Router, which creates a lot of dust. The lathe will not work very well if the works get gummed up with sawdust, so please keep the dust cover …

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AMT184

Make/Model: This is an older style saw no longer sold at Harbor Freight, but current 14″ abrasive blades will fit it just fine. Documentation: https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61389.pdf Location: This saw is currently stored on the top shelf to the left as you enter the metal shop. Abrasive cut off saw for ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This saw …

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