Hi Lads, first post here goes!


A few years ago I decided to convert a Chester 626 milling machine to CNC, actually about six years ago. The project was put on hold due to more pressing shop projects, so today I thought I may
as well knock the dust off the machine and get back on and finish the project.


The 626 mill.
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The build quality of my 626 mill is shocking and converting it to CNC is the kindest thing for it lol.

A few examples of the quality of this mill.
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Lead screws
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Ways.
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I could go on, but I will spare you. So this is my attempt to polish a turd so to speek


Cheers Rob