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With the whirlwind of projects lately I've been neglecting a few big issues with my milling machine. But I've had enough! Time for some fixes and upgrades.

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PATREON - What Happens When You Procrastinate...

Let’s face it, it’s far too easy to push off all the little inconveniences and annoyances that crop up while working in the shop. Especially so if they get in the way of the projects we actually want to make. But sometimes those annoyances all converge on one machine. Making it... Less than enjoyable to use. This is what happened to my milling machine. It has a few small issues that I’ve been putting off for one reason or another. But now the problems have escalated to the point that I just can’t take it anymore! So today I’ll be diving into what’s wrong, fixing those issues, and making a few upgrades along the way. Enjoy! #inheritancemachining #machineshop #hobbymachinist Patreon (Early Access + Ad Free + Drawings) - https://www.patreon.com/inheritancemachining Drawings Store - https://inheritancemachining.com/?product_tag=drawings Merch: https://inheritance-machining.myspreadshop.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/inheritancemachining/ Website - https://inheritancemachining.com/ Amazon Storefront (affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/inheritancemachining Thank you again to the Micrometer level Patreon members listed at the end of the video! SUPPLIES (affiliate links) Drive Belt: https://amzn.to/3rAcp4m VFD: https://amzn.to/46YNjvX Enclosure: https://amzn.to/44VjACk Cord Grips: https://amzn.to/44RtuVM Power Cable: https://amzn.to/43wEuql Signal Cable: https://amzn.to/44Veer0 Zip Tie Mounts: https://amzn.to/43CmQkW Power Switch: https://amzn.to/43BDjpM Cooling Fan: https://amzn.to/3Q2u26P Toe Jack: https://amzn.to/3Q0FaRP Threaded Rod: https://amzn.to/3rE6Did Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3rE6BH7 Anchoring Epoxy: https://amzn.to/44SP4sV TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:15 Rubber Evaporates? 5:42 Troubles on Re-entry 9:09 Phase 2… NO! 3!! 11:41 Cable Management 15:40 Learning Curve 19:47 Rockin’ and Rollin’ 21:32 Change of Plans 23:26 It was a good run… 25:08 Killing Time 26:53 Should Have Done This Sooner FAQ Drafting Equipment (affiliate links): https://amzn.to/3P0HvMe A/V Equipment (affiliate links): https://amzn.to/3Pi45jB Editing: Final Cut Pro X Intro Song: Way Back Way Back When (Instrumental Version) - Gamma Skies https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/SQxEhTVi9I/\ https://youtu.be/x5t1-DH7xp8 © 2023 Inheritance Machining, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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PJ

Well done Brandon! Have that same kit of feedthru's from Amazon...worth both penny's it cost. Too bad about old faithful. A tip for the wiring to the Tblocks is to use wire ferrules. They seat better and don't allow the strands to separate, better connection and carry the amps, recommended by my old Phoenix Rep. Amazon $17/1800 w/crimper. Thanks for the treat!

Inheritance Machining

Thanks PJ and thanks the the tip! I was a little skeptical of the style I was using. Didn't occur to me proper ferrules and crimper could be aqured so cheaply!

Rvator

Another great vignette! The production just keeps getting better and funnier. PJ’s comment on the ferrules is spot on! Thanks again for a great episode.

Jim Hinze

Excellent... is the lathe taper next 🤔?

Michael Faragher

I love watching a detail-oriented engineer do a project right instead of slap-dash nonsense. Inheritance Machining indeed. A personal question, do you still get the joy of exploration and wonder tearing down these machines and building a system from the ground up, or has it become commonplace? I know the entire channel is basically predicated on you loving to build things, but I distinctly recall being stuck in traffic once and seeing a truck's airbrakes working and thinking "That's really neat!" when I should've been paying attention to traffic. There's just so much wonder out there, even if we made it ourselves.

Inheritance Machining

Thanks Michael 😊 As for your question, yes and no. Tearing into something or making something new does still give me that sense of exploration. But that only happens if theres something new to learn or challenging related to it. I'm not (typically) a fan of making things just for the sake of making them. As you've probably picked up from my projects, there's usually some spin I put on each one. Whether a mechanism/feature I've not seen or used before or some challenging/new operation.

Jeffrey Spoor

Man, I was just thinking this morning with excitement, 'ya know, Brandon should be publishing a new episode soon' and boom, here we are. I look forward to them with the excitement of a small boy who's birthday is just around the corner. Another great episode Brandon, looking forward to the next adventure!

Bob Johnson

Would you please give us the source information on the VFD and the box it is in? I've been planning to do the same to my lathe and mill. Unfortunately, I was not successful in programming an import VFD and burned it up. The one you used at least at intelligible marking on the connector strips.

Inheritance Machining

I almost forgot! I updated the video description with links of everything I bought in the video including the VFD and enclosure. Good luck!

Matt Kosmoski

Definitely agree on the ferrules. Since they got so cheap, I use them for all of my terminal blocks.

Bob Johnson

Thanks, I'll look at the YouTube version when it is released as I do not find them in the early release Patreon version shown here today. Would seem a good idea for you to use Amazon links after giving them a "plug"; they give you the finders fee?

Inheritance Machining

Hmm... it should be a list of supplies (and amazon links). I updated descriptions on both videos within Youtube. Let me know if you're not seeing it!

Bob Johnson

I found the link, it is all there, and the links work; sorry for the bother

Danial

The bloopers at the end are the icing on top of the cake that is an excellent video!