Table Stops for the HiTorque Mini Mill

[kquiggle]

This was a simple project, but some may find it useful. The LittleMachineShop Model 3900 HiTorque Mini Mill has a t-slot and pre-drilled mounting holes, so making work stops for the table is pretty straight forward (see picture below).

I made some measured drawings, which should save some time for anyone else who wants to make these (or improve on them). You can see a project build and links to the drawings here:

https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/machining---lathes-mills-etc/tools---mill-table-stops

 

[gus]

Hi Kquiggle,
Am due to put in stops for my Sakai Mill. Will monkey see. Monkey do. Will be after Christmas.
Now put in the H&M mechanism for Brian's H&M Engine.

 

[kquiggle]

I'm not familiar with the Sakai Mill (and I can;t seem to find anything on the web about it). Can you tell me more about it? Got any pictures?

 

[gus]

I'm not familiar with the Sakai Mill (and I can;t seem to find anything on the web about it). Can you tell me more about it? Got any pictures?

Hi Kquiggle,

Foto attached.
Trying hard not to drill too many holes on to the table base.

Also planning to put in DIY variable speed drive for mill table.Speed controller and 80 rpm DC motor bought. Will make milling long jobs less tiring,monotonous/boring/easy on 70 young man.

 

[kquiggle]

Gus -

If I am understanding your picture correctly, there does not appear to a t-slot on the front edge of your table. In that case, you may be interested in a method for table stops that does not require a t-slot. Take a look at the link below (scroll down to "Work Stops") - I think you may find this useful:

https://sites.google.com/site/lagadoacademy/useful-links#millingtools