Converting a Drill Press into a Milling Machine
Robert Adair
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Hey! I'm Robert. I am a mechanical engineer by trade and have been working in mechanical design for the past 25 years. I enjoy machining and I love bicycles, so I make videos showing how to do some cool bike mods and builds.
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In this one, I convert an old Walker Turner 900-series drill press into a usable milling machine using a linear screw jack, compound table, 3-phase motor and cheap VFD. It works well, too. Mostly. Follow up videos: Machining hardened steel with the drill press mill - https://youtu.be/DbchIEwkbJQ New spindle bearings for the drill press mill - https://youtu.be/7jPXbINsnqc New collet chuck - https://youtu.be/TlELNh2FXUc New stand, wiring and testing - https://youtu.be/Hu-FRSwV9hQ New square column upgrade -https://youtu.be/Mc_Qf7Y1e2E
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