Upgrades for my Harbor Freight mini mill

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Here are my videos that document some of the improvements in detail: Spindle lock upgrade video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xFohCGA_l8 Motor upgrade from 250W to 600W brushless video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndhsCeuEv-4 Ring light for the spindle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnl3pjBt-K4 Improved locking knobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USBg_PuF6r8 Draw bar improvement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pY7Udu97BA Installing tachometers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0AiAv8XL7c Tramming the column: https://youtu.be/8iK1hlLNB9E Links to many of the parts are below, and here's the parts for the cross slide motor: The motor I used for the for the cross slide is this one: https://amzn.to/3DitFh6 and I used this speed controller: https://amzn.to/3ro8tmY I have learned a lot from YouTube - especially from Quinn of Blondihacks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Jf7t6BL4e74O53dL6arSw She has an excellent series of tutorials for beginners and demonstrates many clever tools and techniques. Little Machine Shop for belt drive, column support and much more: www.littlemachineshop.com this is the primary go to site for small machine tools and accessories. Touch DRO: www.touchdro.com Magnetic Scale four DRO (1m length that you can cut down for X, Y, and Z axes): https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=5498&category= My machining play list: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbms9GizN4aTLsOwolr5cuM2JtmTku12E I am an electrical engineer, so I hand built the start/stop switch with the big green and red buttons (they are actually video arcade game buttons!). But if you search on: "power tool start stop switch" you will find many options for around $10. Please consider supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GuyMarsden --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tools I own, use in my videos and recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Tools I own, use in my videos and recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) Telescopic Bore Gauge Set: https://amzn.to/4ih52mS WD-40 Spray applicator: https://amzn.to/3uczdsc WD-40 one gallon: https://amzn.to/463NCnP Sharpie® Permanent Marker, Chisel Tip, Blue Ink (for bluing metal): https://amzn.to/3sTZTgQ Spotting Drill Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3ue3Ygj Stainless Steel Center Finding Ruler: https://amzn.to/3Kohy6g Optical Punch Set: https://amzn.to/3zI07rm Fowler Electronic Edge Finder - 0.200" https://amzn.to/3lrOscG Lathe centering Bump Roller: https://amzn.to/3LnIiVq Center finder for side of round stock: https://amzn.to/3YZgRp4 Center finder for end of round bar: https://amzn.to/3ZgkOW7 Magnetic Base Adjustable Metal Test Indicator Holder: https://amzn.to/3JTsKI8 6 Piece Spotting Drill Bit Set, High Speed Steel, Short Length 120 degree, Uncoated: https://amzn.to/3YDSw7I Taytools 1-1/2 Inch Machinist Center Finder https://amzn.to/3Sw1t0P Mitutoyo Edge finder tool: https://amzn.to/3LinTkC iGaging 6" digital caliper: https://amzn.to/3yHg8x5 7 Piece center drill bit set: https://amzn.to/3mqSIZT Grizzly wiggler/center finder 5 piece set - for insides of circular holes: https://amzn.to/3IAmLpM Bahco Smooth Cut Lathe File: https://amzn.to/404vVCC 3pcs 3/8"/10mm Shank Indexable Carbide Lathe Turning Tools Insert Holder Bit Set: https://amzn.to/3CS95nK 5Pcs 3/8" Inch Indexable Carbide Insert cutters with TCMT110204 Carbide Inserts: https://amzn.to/3WeZmyW 2" diameter Indexable End Mill with 3 - Tpg32 Carbide Inserts, 3/4" Straight Shank: https://amzn.to/3GNLbuH Ball Turning Attachment For 7 x 14 / 7x16 Mini Lathe: https://amzn.to/3ZDscf3 2" Boring Head R8 Shank 1/2" Carbide Boring Bar Set: https://amzn.to/3J1wGpQ Keyless 1/32"- 5/8" Drill Chuck with R8 Shank Adapter: https://amzn.to/3CTUetb 3 Spring Caliper set 8" / 200mm - Inside/Outside/Divider: https://amzn.to/3H79nts Sewing Machine Light LED Light with flex gooseneck: https://amzn.to/3XyhHrv Deburring Wheel, Nylon Fiber Buffing Polishing Wheel 6 inch 9P Hardness: https://amzn.to/3XlIzLN Thrust Needle Roller Bearing with Two Washers 1/2" (for mill spindle nut): https://amzn.to/3CS65bg Metric M42 8% Cobalt Twist Drill