The Best Benchtop Mill... If You Can Build It! (DMC2 Mini)

Video Description

A compact benchtop mill with a 3HP spindle, flood coolant, and precision ball screws—all at a budget price. 🌐 Upgrades 3D Models and Files: https://www.drdflo.com/DMC2-Mini.html 🛒 DMC2 Mini: https://shariffdmc.com/product/dmc2-mini-cnc/ 📷 Follow Dr. D-Flo on the Gram: http://instagram.com/dr.dflo Table of Contents: 00:00 – Introduction 03:37 – Assembly 04:23 – Frame 08:37 – Ball Screws and Linear Rails 13:20 – Double nut 14:04 – Y-Axis Table 15:38 – X-Axis Gantry 16:14 – Z-Axis 17:40 – Gantry Tramming 18:00 – Lubrication Lines 18:55 – Enclosure Basin 23:14 – Work Offset Probe 24:14 – Motors 24:07 – Spindle 26:19 – Enclosure Front Cover 26:42 – Electronics 32:25 – First Movements 34:20 – Backlash and Alignment 36:45 – Workholding 37:29 – Calibrating Probes 38:18 – One Shot Oiler 38:47 – Flood Coolant 40:02 – Calibration part 48:26 – Accuracy 50:07 – Machining New Feet 52:45 – Machining New X-Axis Motor Mount 58:59 – Machining Stainless Steel Gear In this video, I take on the challenge of building the DMC2 Mini, a benchtop mill that delivers pro-level performance—if you can assemble it. The kit comes in a thousand pieces, and after 50+ hours of assembly, I put it through a full range of test cuts in aluminum and stainless steel. Along the way, I troubleshoot backlash, upgrade components, and push the machine to its limits. If you’ve ever wondered whether a benchtop mill is worth it, this video has the answers! #CNC #Milling #Machining