Tools & Workshop
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
Make Kit Reviews
CNC Fusion
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
$579 (as tested $696)
Reviewed: November 13th, 2011
Make Kit Reviews
CNC Fusion
X2 Mini Mill CNC kit #2 with X-Y-Z BALLSCREWS
$579 (as tested $696)
Reviewed: November 13th, 2011
What to do when you want to machine precise custom parts but don’t have room or funds for a professional CNC? Invest in a manual mill that can convert into a CNC. Considered a great tool for the price, the X2 Mini Mill is the kit builder’s top choice, and Probotix offers complete conversion kits (see […]
The Phlatformer
The Phlatformer is a hobby vacuum- forming machine that quick-melts 10″ square plastic sheets into form-hugging shapes. Originally built for R/C modelers to make identical, lightweight body parts, it has many uses; for example, I plan to form custom holders to display my raygun collection. The kit’s parts and thoughtful extras never skimp on quality, […]
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
Make Kit Reviews
Probotix
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
$350 (as tested $624)
Reviewed: October 26th, 2011
Make Kit Reviews
Probotix
3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver Kit
$350 (as tested $624)
Reviewed: October 26th, 2011
Probotix offers several kits that add computer numeric control (CNC) to the X2 Mini Mill. I used their 3-Axis Monster Mill Stepper Motor Driver kit, plus a Ready-to-Run bundle that includes some additional components required to get it operational. For the computer itself, I used my old ThinkPad, but if your laptop is too new […]
