[DansTrains]

I have started my cnc upgrade, HF X2 mini mill.

I call it the "Blue OX"

Here is what I have done so far:

1. LMS Larger base:
2. LMS Solid Column
3. New placement of head.
4. Added ball screw to Z-axis
5. Air shock.
6. Ball screws Z & Y axis

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The mounting plate for the head looks off and it is. When I did the layout I did not center the head assembly on the back plane. The heads are spot on and only odd looking item is the mounting block. I am new at this and make some mistakes.
You can see that I got the Z-axis ball screw installed and it does work well. I am setting up the Y-axis now, the ball screw is longer the what it was before and the end of the ball screw has a bearing on it set in the back of the base mount. I am going to mount the motor off to the right as pictured so as not to have it protruding out the front of the mill.

I do not have another mill so I am using my 8x12/14 lathe as a mill and added a mount to hod pieces for milling.

I added a HF vice that I took apart and did the following:
1. lapped all slides to remove machining marks and paint.
2. add new handles
3. and rearranged the vice so I could get at the handles and gib set screws which I chained to socket head screws.

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This is the test mounting of the vice and I will add a newer photo latter.

I was able to get all the movement out of the vice and by using the z-axis break I got it to stop moving.
This whole thing is trail and error.

If there is anyone in my area that can help it would be great, Chino Valley AZ. USA

[DansTrains]

After getting ready to dress up the items that I made I have found some problems with the head mounting and have taken correcting action on those will post the update in a few days...(chair)