Introduction
This user’s guide covers the mini mills that are sold by Grizzly Industrial,
Harbor Freight Tools, Homier Mobile Merchants, Micro-Mark, Cummins Tools,
and Wholesale Tool.
These mills are made in China, in several different factories, but to a similar
set of plans. The general operating principles covered in this document are
common to all of them.
Specifications
The following specifications are common to these mills.
Metric
Imperial
Drilling capacity
13 mm dia
½” dia
End mill capacity
16 mm dia
5/8” dia
Face mill capacity
30 mm dia
1.2” dia
X-axis travel
220 mm
8.7”
Y-axis travel
100 mm
3.9”
Z-axis (spindle) travel
180 mm
7”
Spindle tilt
±45°
±45°
Motor power
350 W
0.47 HP
Spindle speed Low range 0-1100 rpm
0-1100 rpm
Spindle speed High range 0-2500 rpm
0-2500 rpm
Spindle taper
3MT or R8
3MT or R8
T-slot width
12 mm
7/16”
Weight (net/gross)
50/68 kg
110/150 lb.
Package size (L x W x H) 560 x 500 x 740 mm 22 x 19.7 x 29.2”
Safety Considerations
Always use common sense when using a power tool. Review the safety
instructions that came with your mill. Besides the general safety rules for any
power tool, the following are specific considerations for the mini mill.
•
Your mini mill is just that, a mini, or small mill. Don’t attempt jobs that are
beyond its capacity.
•
Check the workpiece after you secure it in the vise or other work holding
device. Be sure it is secure before turning on the mill.
•
Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating the mill.
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