[BTP]

I'm curious who you spoke with about Luke's kit because that's my kit that I produced for him as a beta tester. Not sure where you got your information,

[robw17]

Hi Aaron,

Nice work there.

I've had the same machine for about a year now. It's still a manual mill but I have Hoss's DVD and will convert it to CNC when I have the time. As our TM20LV is not quite the same as Hoss's G0704 it's great to see what you've done.

Looks like I'll have to call Stuart tomorrow and enquire about a belt drive.

What is the size of the vice you're using there? It looks like it fits OK. Where can I get one?

[Aaron Powter]

Hi Aaron,

Nice work there. I've had the same machine for about a year now. It's still a manual mill but I have Hoss's DVD and will convert it to CNC when I have the time. As our TM20LV is not quite the same as Hoss's G0704 it's great to see what you've done. Looks like I'll have to call Stuart tomorrow and enquire about a belt drive. What is the size of the vice you're using there? It looks like it fits OK. Where can I get one?

Hello robw17, thanks for checking out my thread and for commenting. Yeah, I'm really happy with the finish of my little TM20 CNC conversion. It has taken a little while to get to this stage, but it is very gratifying. Have you made a start on your machine yet? I bought the milling vice from Stuart Duncan (Titan Machinery) when I originally purchased the mill. It's a nice little vice. However, I did have to machine of the end of it to get it to fit into my chip tray. Keep in contact with me as I might actually start making a kit for these things for the Australian market. Take care. Cheers, Aaron.

[Aaron Powter]

Thought I would post these following pics of me machining down the mill vice to fit within my chip tray/box for Robw17. I got the idea of machining off the end of the vice from "Matt - CNCshopmill on YouTube". The pictures should speak for themselves.

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Machining process

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End machined off.



Rear of the chip tray showing overhang from mill bed.

[Aaron Powter]

Here are some CNC projects / products that I have completed since converting the TM20LV. Like I previously stated, the Grizzly mills aren't available in Australia, but there are many similarities between the Grizzly and the Titan. Personally I prefer the titan as the Z-Axis column is bolted to the top of base similar to other known brand machines. If you're in Australia and you're looking for a mill to convert may I suggest that you contact Stuart Duncan from Titan Machinery in NSW and tell him Azza sent ya! (no I don't get commission, Stuart is top bloke and he's a regular battler just like the rest of us).

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The Spindle Spanner: My first ever CNC product off the Titan mill. Full credit goes to "HOSS" for this, as he gave the idea to machine one. For some strange reason I couldn't open his DXF so I redrew it myself and posted the codes.

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Spark Plug Leads Cover: Engraving for my next door neighbor.

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BMW Handle Bar Rises: Specially made for my uncle's BMW motorcycle.

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Harley Davidson Sissy Pad Bracket: Made this seat bracket for my other neighbor's Harley Davidson.

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iPhone 4S Cover: made from billet aluminium (bad idea as it reduces signal strength)

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iPad Stand: made from billet 6061 aluminium.

[Aaron Powter]

I'm curious who you spoke with about Luke's kit because that's my kit that I produced for him as a beta tester. Not sure where you got your information,

Hi BTP, I actually emailed the guy that built Luke's kit. Luke gave me the email or web address, but I can't remember now. The person that I contacted said that he wasn't going ahead with the kit for one reason or another at that current time. It was a shame, because I really liked Luke's set up. If you're saying this is you, well I'm totally confused now. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Regards, Aaron.