Digital Machinist

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Digital Machinist, Volume 5, Issue 4

Features

LazyCam – Turning Software for the CNC Lathe
by Richard Valites
If you’re considering a CAM program for turning, check out this free product before laying down hard-earned money.
How I Added a Spindle Lock to my Porter Cable Router,
Michael Hobgood
This article explains how Michael made tool changes on his CNC router easier.
Overhead Allocation: the Minefield of the Manufacturing World
by Orest Protch
Orest has been giving us glimpses in to the world of manufacturing consulting for quite some time now. With this article, he continues to do so by explaining the importance of overhead.
DIY Remote Control for your CNC Machine – Part Three
by Randall Ray
Randall continues his fascinating series on building a remote control pendant for your CNC machine, making pendant control for under $100 a reality.
Digital Height Gauge
by Gary Liming
Using his CNC and a low-cost digital caliper, Gary built a handy little height gauge for use on his table saw.

Departments

Along the G-Code Way - USB Jogging Pendant
by Ed Nisley
Ed is going to add a jogging pendant to his EMC2-run mill. Join him for the ride!
The Mechatronist – A CNC X-Y Table
by Weston Bye
Wes starts his journey into CNC by building an X-Y table for his Sherline mill.
The Professional Digital Machinist (Presented by Tormach) – Preventing Collet Slip
by Andy Grevstad
The guys from Tormach offer some suggestions on how to stop one of the most frustrating shop errors: tools slipping in their collets during