Nice project 👍😀 I have a question... Would a stepper motor a good idea for a setup like this ?.... It overshoots the limit switches much less and for the down feed more accurate to set for each step/distance per feed down??... And how much did you spend on this setup ?...
Absolutely a reason; stepper motors have torque at low speed, DC have torque at higher speed. The table needs to travel/change direction quickly. I might do a follow up video on some of the thought processes that went into the video
That’s really cool, this is almost nicer than complete CNC control in my opinion. You don’t have to deal with cam every time or building a custom control software that can toggle between full cam and some sort of conversational interface.
Hi Tom, excellent job. I agree with the manual Surface Grinder...becomes monotonous very quickly. When I was looking for s SG I looked at many a manual ones. Took me approx. 2 years to find the right hydraulic one. So glad I did. Set it running and walk away. Regards Kevin
Yeah! Love what you did here. I've got a similar surface grinder, and though I doubt I will ever go to this extent I love that you show the possible. Thanks!
Great Project and beautfiully executed ☺️ The painters tape trick is genius, as well as using tin foil to wrap / cover your bearings. I love when besides enjoying a great video, I can learn some new tricks on top 🥰
Good to see you back making videos Tom. Nice upgrade to the surface grinder.
Cheers, hoping to have some more vids coming out soon
Thank you!
Yeah I'm happy with how it turned out
“I’m jealous of this” -everyone who has run a manual surface grinder.
Yep I've wanted to build that for ages
Great to have you back buddy. Wish you were my neighbour! Keep up the good work. Regards John
Thanks for watching!
Oh I'm not that exciting as a person lol
Zed is actually Y axis. Z axis is always inline with the spindle. Love the project!
Very true
I'm used to typical vertical mill axis naming convention
Nice project 👍😀
I have a question...
Would a stepper motor a good idea for a setup like this ?....
It overshoots the limit switches much less and for the down feed more accurate to set for each step/distance per feed down??...
And how much did you spend on this setup ?...
Very nice project, well done. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Can you share with us the wiring diagram and the source code? Please!
Hey Tom. Where have you been. We've missed you.
That's a nice upgrade. No more manual labour :)
Thanks! Yeah I've been meaning to finish this project for a long time and upload it
Very nice Tom. Why the DC motor instead of a Stepper? Was there some advantage? Thanks. Regards.
Absolutely a reason; stepper motors have torque at low speed, DC have torque at higher speed. The table needs to travel/change direction quickly.
I might do a follow up video on some of the thought processes that went into the video
That’s really cool, this is almost nicer than complete CNC control in my opinion. You don’t have to deal with cam every time or building a custom control software that can toggle between full cam and some sort of conversational interface.
Yep that's the idea
If I was desperate I could tweak it to add functions, but I'm happy for now
Good work. We shared this video on our homemade tool forum last week 😎
Thanks!
Mate! I love seeing you're still in the biz!
How're the things with you?
Yep good just busy with various projects outside of youtube/workshop
That's really rough surface finish. Why no finishing passes ?
This was a quick proof of concept the broach bit is an offcut that was too short to use. Actual ones will be better
Very nice work Tom.
Thanks John! It's great
Good Idea! I hate my TOS Hydraulic Surface Grinder!!! Too much Oil inside!
Any automation beats manual
@@TomMakeHere yes, but who will do MY automation?
I mean electric instead of hydraulic.
Very nice work. Interesting.
Thanks for watching, glad it was of interest
Hi Tom, excellent job.
I agree with the manual Surface Grinder...becomes monotonous very quickly.
When I was looking for s SG I looked at many a manual ones. Took me approx. 2 years to find the right hydraulic one.
So glad I did. Set it running and walk away.
Regards Kevin
Yeah good choice. Definitely happy with the improvement
Thanks for watching
Really nice and thoughtful implementation. Thanks Tom for the inspiration and details. 👍👍😎👍👍
No problem 👍
Thanks for watching
That came out nice Tom
Cheers Stu!
Yeah! Love what you did here. I've got a similar surface grinder, and though I doubt I will ever go to this extent I love that you show the possible. Thanks!
You can do it! 😁
Maybe a simpler option (which I did consider) is a crank to move the table back and forth
very good job, Tom
Thanks! I'm very happy with the outcome
Very good.. simple and practical!
Thanks, it works well
Great Project and beautfiully executed ☺️
The painters tape trick is genius, as well as using tin foil to wrap / cover your bearings. I love when besides enjoying a great video, I can learn some new tricks on top 🥰
Thanks so much! 😊
I love hearing that I can educate as well as make enjoyable videos
Glad you're back.
Good to be back!