Grizzly Mill
| Owner/Loaner | Jeff McAlvay |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | 2012146 |
| Make/Model | Grizzly G0704 |
| Arrival Date | 2012 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | Jeff MCalvay |
| Where | Machine Shop |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | ~$1100 |
| Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
This tool requires certification for use.
Current Status 8-21-2016
I'm curious about the status of this tool. The owner is no longer an active member? It appears that someone was trying to fit a treadmill motor and PWM module. The Grizzly 0704 machines have a history of motor failure so fitting a treadmill motor makes sense but I wonder if any other problems were encountered? Any plans for this machine or any objection to my tinkering?
Thanks- Jim [email protected]
8-22-2016 - Update
emailed Dean and he does not want to spend PS1 money on converting this machine to CNC which is OK. The question is are all the major parts there to bring it back as a manual machine and possibly convert it to belt drive per the attached site? --Jim
http://www.migration.g0704.com/belt_drive_dvdrom.html
8-26-2016 - Update
I took a look at the KBWT-112 controller board and DC motor in the G0704 cabinet. I believe the motor in not working but the controller board is working. The net is that I don't believe the existing pieces will bring this machine back. Also the on/off switch is missing (~$20). I think to bring this machine up as a manual machine we have a couple of options. 1. Find a DC treadmill motor, use the KBWT-112 controller board and adapt the machine for belt drive with the treadmill motor. Cost about $125. 2. Get a V3 Grizzly replacement motor, the new ones are reported to be better, and bring the machine back to original shape. Cost abt. $140 + the switch. This presumes that no other problems exist.
I'd be interested to know if this aligns with any other persons experience with this machine.
--Jim
List of Currently Certified Users
| Qualified Member | Trained By |
|---|---|
| Joe Fallon | Danger Committee |
| Tim Saylor | Joe Fallon |
| Avner Shanan | Joe Fallon |
| John Albert | Joe Fallon |
| Sacha De'Angeli | Joe Fallon |
| Ishmael Rufus | Joe Fallon |
| Zane Bowers | Joe Fallon |
| Zach Schneider | Joe Fallon |
| Eric Michaud | Joe Fallon |
| Shawn Blaszak | Joe Fallon |
| Sravan Mettupalli | Joe Fallon |
| Geoffrey Topham | Eric Michaud |
| Nathan Witt | Eric Michaud |
| Ryan Lanham | Joe Fallon |
| John Stoner | Joe Fallon |
| Dan Bornside | Joe Fallon |
| John Dorfman | Joe Fallon |
| Jordan Bunker | Joe Fallon |
| Julic Hawvmirs | Joe Fallon |
| Greg "Nerobro" Teiber | Dan "Camo" |
| Dan "Crimson" | Dan "Camo" |
| Jeremy Bloyd-Peshkin | 3 years on the job |
| Steve Farkas | Joe Fallon |
| Mike Warot | Joe Fallon |
| Zlatan | Joe Fallon |
| Steven Klimczak | Mike Warot/Steve Farkas |
Available tooling
Collet adapter
Flycutter
Several Endmills
This tool may require training to be used correctly.
Training Resources
Links:
manual for setup
manual for use
MIT Machine Shop 4 – Milling Machine 1
MIT Machine Shop 5 – Milling Machine 2
MIT Machine Shop 6 – Milling Machine 3
MIT Machine Shop 7 – Milling Machine 4