Digital Machinist

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Using your Haas CNC Milling Machine as a Lathe by Tyler Jarosz: First time author Tyler Jarosz shares his technique for using a mill as a lathe. A really cool article!
Indexing for Two-sided Machining by David Morrow: David Morrow shares his technique for machining two sides of a workpiece.
Tolerances by Orest Protch: Orest continues his great mini-series exploring basic shop management principles. This time, he explains how tight tolerances can affect profits versus looser tolerances.
CNC Milling Machine Conversion � Addendum Two: Ball Screw Z-Drive by PETER STENABAUGH: Early in his milling machine conversion series, Peter mentioned that he was planning a ball screw Z-drive addition. He is presenting that project here.
Prototyping in Foam by AARON MOSS: Aaron shows you how to prototype your projects, as he puts it, "from concept to complete in two hours."
The Better Mousetrap: Cutting Your Own Gear Hob by Bob Fritz: Bicycle enthusiast Mark Sullivan needed a custom gear hob to make new gears for his bike. Bob Fritz shows you how he did it.
Core Molds by Carmen Gianforte: Carmen gives us another glimpse into his miniature gun making by showing us some tricks he uses when doing his lost wax casting.
Making Brake Shoes with CNC by Edward Hume: Edward is an avid Live Steamer as well as CNC hobbyist, and he's found a way to incorporate CNC into the building of the Live Steam projects.

Along the G-Code Way � Angular Fillets by Ed Nisley: Ed continues his excellent series with a how-to on machining angular fillets. The inspiration behind this piece was a worn out latch pull.
The Mechatronist � A Semi-Automatic Coil Winder by Weston Bye: Two of Wes' previous projects (the Quartz Movement and the Glockenspiel) required winding coils. Wes has found an easier way to do it.
The Professional Digital Machinist � Are you In-Control or Just In-Tolerance? by Bob Fritz: The debut of the Professional Digital Machinist column!