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  1. Looking for mini lathe / mini mill projects. | The Hobby-Machinist

    Jul 11, 2017 · I have done a few small projects with my mini mill such as: a speed handle for my milling vise, drawbar wrench, ,sliding door handles,, T nuts,, etc, but in every project it was painfully obvious …

  2. Looking for mini lathe / mini mill projects. | Page 2 | The Hobby …

    Jul 11, 2017 · Here are some projects I’ve completed. .. Tailstock tap and die holder Several small tap holders that give better “feel” than stock tap wrenches Jig for cross drilling round stock (Hemingway …

  3. Mini Mill Dro | The Hobby-Machinist

    Jul 11, 2015 · Hi Recently I've finished a DRO for the Mini Mill using the Arduino microprocessors. It uses iGaging scales on the X and Y axis, Quad Encoder on Z axis and infrared emitter/detector for …

  4. [Newbie] - Using a stepper for power X-feed on a Sieg X2 mini-mill

    Jan 28, 2023 · Moderators: Please move this post if it's not an appropriate spot for it. I'm putting powered X drive on my X2 mini-mill - "upgrading" from the cordless drill on the handwheel. I'm a …

  5. [How-To] - How to learn machining via YouTube | The Hobby-Machinist

    Feb 26, 2024 · Like most people, I've been leveraging YouTube to learn machining. I couldn't find a curated compilation of the best YouTube channels for learning machining or a list of the relevant …

  6. Forum list | The Hobby-Machinist

    Jan 9, 2026 · MINI-LATHE & MINI-MILL INFORMATION Whether it is a 7x10, 9x12, or 11x26, discuss any issues on mini-lathes and mini-mill counterparts in this forum.

  7. Mini Mill Upgrades - The Hobby-Machinist

    Jul 13, 2014 · I just completed several upgrades to my LMS 3960 Hi-Torque Solid Column Mini-Mill that were relatively simple to do, yet the end result adds greatly to the capability of this fine little machine. …

  8. Mini mill belt conversion kit - The Hobby-Machinist

    Feb 11, 2017 · That pulley I screwed up and cut too short is part of this kit. Well on its way. Have to fix that large pulley and make the mounting bracket still. I'll update this when I do so. It's a complicated …

  9. Older Sherline 4000 for Beginners First Lathe? - The Hobby-Machinist

    Feb 22, 2021 · ModelEngines.info Steam engines and other model engine construction on a model engineering and home shop machinist site. Includes home workshop with Taig lathe, Taig mill and …

  10. Installation of a tachometer in an LMS mini-lathe

    Sep 28, 2021 · Have a digital tach kit that I'd like to install in my mini-lathe. I will make an M27x1.5 hex nut to replace the circular jam nut on the spindle. (I know I can buy the nut for $5, but where's the fun …