[GrizHFMinimill] Re: Dog clutch for X2 Mill

When I designed and built the hex/socket sliding clutch for my $50 drive (see discussions over last two weeks) one of my engaging methods was to simply mount the motor on a sliding mount that would allow the motor (or drill in your case) to slide the 1/2" required to engage the clutch. Pretty simple, no holes in the mill....

--- In GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com, pc <akayton1@...> wrote:
>
> Chuck,
>
> I am also looking for such a dog clutch. My design does not disconnect
> the drive and there as a few times when it would be nice to not have a
> power feed connected. That being said I have found that most of the time
> the power feed is used. The exception is the fine set up for drilling
> holes, etc.
>
> My requirement is that no holes be drilled into the mill and it must be
> removable.
>
> I would like to know your ideas/requirements. Perhaps others can help us
> arrive at a workable solution.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Andrew in Melbourne.
>
>
> On Fri, 2012-01-13 at 11:12 +0000, chucketn wrote:
> >
> > I need to build a dog clutch to connect/disconnect a power feed on the
> > X Axis of my X2 mill. I will be using a cordless drill motor and a pwm
> > controller. I have searched the web, and found examples but nothing
> > that grabs my fancy. Anyone built a simple, lever operated dog clutch
> > for the X2 Mill?
> >
> > Chuck in E. TN
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>


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