Make a thumb for the XN08 mini-digger MetalMusings 2026-09-22 | Make a thumb for the XN08 mini-digger
I need to lift those IBC totes. Making a hydraulic support wheel. MetalMusings 2023-05-14 | They are very heavy with green wood (moisture content 50% or so).Starting to make a support wheel for my lifter.
Sawmill build - 12 Portable? Really? MetalMusings 2023-05-01 | Checking that the sawmill qualifies as a "Portable Sawmill".Readies the machine for storage.
Sawmill build - 10. Looks like firewood to me MetalMusings 2023-04-09 | Sawing the prepared logs into boards.Not all logs are of top quality.
Sawmill build - 8. I got burned MetalMusings 2023-03-27 | In this sawmill build episode the useless title doesn't reveal that the sawmill is assembled into a usable state, ready for milling.
Sawmill build - 7. Actually, it can be too big MetalMusings 2023-03-07 | Trying to make the sawmill ready for milling but run into problems with tube dimensions and spend an awful long time on that.
Sawmill build - 6. It doesnt stop MetalMusings 2023-02-25 | In this exciting episode of the sawmill build, I can't get the saw blade to stop.The saw blade gets in place, blade guides as well.
Drill hardened steel? Yes of course! MetalMusings 2022-11-18 | Experimenting with drilling in a hardened roller bearing roller.
Having fun with a chainsaw mill MetalMusings 2022-10-30 | I try a chainsaw mill for no particular reason.
Fix the servos timing - coil vs encoders simulated hall sensor timing MetalMusings 2022-07-16 | I messed up and loosened the encoder from the servo shaft and lost the timing between those two, a timing essential for the motor to function.In this video I fix this.
Hydraulic cylinder replaced, mini-digger works again MetalMusings 2022-07-02 | I can dig again, I have waited so long for this.
Replace the bearings in the ZX45 spindle MetalMusings 2022-06-25 | Because I am an idiot, I need to replace the bearings,A guide to design machine spindles are from page 57 and onward is the linked documentskf.com/binaries/pub12/Images/0901d19680495562-Super-precision-bearings-catalogue---13383_2-EN_tcm_12-129877.pdf
My obsession with the Z-axis pulley gets resolved, I get too much fresh air and start servo project MetalMusings 2022-04-18 | ...
IBC tote lifter - milling and welding the mini-excavator mount MetalMusings 2022-03-05 | Making the mini-excavator mount for the IBC tote
