Milling Machine

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**some assembly required**

About

  • Make: Power Fist
  • Model: Benchtop Mini Mill/Drill (1/2 HP, dual-speed) (aka. Sieg X2, Harbor Freight 44991, Grizzly G8689)

Documentation

Machine Specifications

Specifications
Motor: 3/4 HP, 110V, single-phase, 4.5A
Spindle taper: MT #3
T-slots: 3 @ 1-1/8" centers, 7/16" wide
Head travel: 7-1/2"
Head tilt: 45° L/R
Max. distance spindle to table: 11-1/2"
Swing: 12-3/4"
Table travel (longitudinal): 7-5/16"
Table travel (cross): 4"
Table size: 3-5/8" x 15-3/4"
Range of speeds: 100 to 1,100 RPM (low range), 100 to 2,500 RPM (high range)
Drawbar thread size: 3/8"x16

Accessories

Accessories
  • Precision Toolmakers Vise
    • Jaw Width:2-3/8"
    • Jaw Height:1-1/4"
    • Jaw Opening:3-3/8"
    • Vise Length:7-1/8"
  • Milling collet chuck (J7316A / MT3)
    • 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" collets (J7316A-type)
  • Drill chuck, 1-13mm (1/2"), JT33 / MT3 arbor
  • Clamping Kit, 58 piece, 7/16" table slot
  • Parallels Set, 1/8"thick x 6" long
    • 10 pairs; 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8", 1", 1-1/8", 1-1/4", 1-3/8", 1-1/2", 1-5/8"
  • 1-2-3 blocks, 2 pieces
  • Edge and Center Finder
    • 0.375" Diameter X 0.200" Length
  • Dial Indicator with Magnetic Base
    • 0-1" range x 0.001" increments

Learning

Open Source Machine Tools introduction to milling (4 videos)

Metal Shop Vendors

Raw Materials Hardware Tooling & Accessories


Youtube Channels

Books

To-Do

  • Milling Vise, 3" wide
  • Clamping kit for 7/16" T-slots
  • Parallel set
  • Edge and center finder
  • Cutter sets
    • Fly cutter
    • End mill (2fl,4fl,rougher)
    • Counter-sink
    • Counter-bore
    • Corner-Rounding
    • Dovetail
  • Spot Drill (120deg)
  • Dial indicator and magnetic base
  • 1-2-3 blocks (x2)