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Digital Machinist, Volume 3, Issue 4

Features

Bike Fork Manufacture
by Andy Grevstad
Andy Grevstad shares the story of a builder hoping to break a land speed record. Get a glimpse of the techniques used to build The Wedge!
Using Mach3 Tool Table in Turn (Lathe)
by Jerry Pryor
A great article for the beginner CNC machinist. Jerry Pryor shares his experience and some of his nifty know-how of Mach3.
Cheap and Easy Contact Probe
by Joe Chritz
Joe Chritz built this contact probe, for use with a wood router, using plans from J.R. Williams. With a little imagination, you could adapt this handy tool for a lot of uses!
Overhead
by Orest Protch
A great primer for the small shop owner. Orest Protch covers the subject of overhead costs in a way that a non-accountant can understand.
CNC Milling Machine Conversion, Part Eight – Cams, A-axis, and Software
by Peter Stenabaugh
Peter continues his excellent series on retrofitting a mill for CNC. In this edition, Peter guides you through the final machining and gives you a heads up on software for your new CNC mill.

Departments

Along the G-code Way – Cutting Corners
by Ed Nisley
Ed Nisley continues his column on the basics of G-code. In this segment, learn how to cut corners.
The Mechatronist - Magnetic Music - A Solenoid Operated Glockenspiel
by Weston Bye
Wes builds a Glockenspeil, a musical instrument. Build one yourself, and submit your own music to Digital Machinist.

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