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  1. #1
    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

  2. #2
    Moving on,
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    Last edited by RobWilson; 03-06-2018 at 11:23 AM.

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    Next up, the two spigots of casting were machined up into something more usable.

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    Now I have something I can work with.

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    Plenty of clearance for the Y nut and Z pully.

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    So now I need something to carry the Z axis lead screw bearings,

    A suitable chunk of steel was chosen to make the carrier.
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    A tad of machining on the lathe,

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    And a bit mill work,

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    Last edited by RobWilson; 22-04-2018 at 02:00 PM.

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  6. #5
    Beautiful work Rob - will be watching this one with much interest.

  7. #6
    Nicely done.
    Building a CNC machine to make a better one since 2010 . . .
    MK1 (1st photo), MK2, MK3, MK4

  8. #7
    Hi Washout & Routercnc,

    Thanks for the comments and compliments


    Cheers Rob

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