supergun12 Brushless or Brushed; Which Motor Is Better For My Mill or Lathe? For those new to the world of motors for metal working machines. Some will wonder what brushless motors are and how they compare to brushed motors. Below is information from Wikipedia on the subject. However, if you’re looking to just know which one … Read more
Upgrades to Light Machines, LabVolt, D&M4 Sherline Mills and Lathes Light Machines (Benchmill Intelitek), Labvolt, D&M all used Sherline mills or lathes to create their end products. They were sold to schools to help students learn CNC machine use. You’ll occasionally see these come up for sale as schools sell them or from private individuals. … Read more
DIY CNC Machines and Their Impact on the Smaller Shop Over the past few years, inventors and makers from around the world are increasingly moving their operations towards DIY CNC Machines, either to reduce costs or to have better control over the production. However, the fact that no Do-It-Yourself setup can ever match the quality … Read more
How to Stop Tool Chatter and Deflection by Bob Warfield In a word, “Yes!” Let’s talk about why. The reason we use fewer flutes in some materials has to do with the behavior of chips in those materials. Simply put, aluminum creates bigger chips, all other things being equal. This has to do with the … Read more