Easy Mill Power Feed

This video shows how to easily make adaptors to allow a cordless drill to power all three axes of a Bridgeport-style milling machine.

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[andrewyellstrom]

I can’t imagine working on mills for decades and then just now learning this. Glad YouTube is here while I’m young

[jonathan]

If you add a perpendicular length of rod, you can spin the now T-shaped adapter with the same powerfeed tool as the X and Y handles. That way you don't have to rechuck different tools into the drill. You might also have enough leverage to fine-tune the knee height at the end of the move.

[maruthupandian]

demonstrating "beauty in simplicity" very well.

[danmurphy]

We are also honoured that you want to take the time to show us the tricks that took you a lot of years to learn.

[jefflyon]

I used a similar style drive for my z axis. I've since changed it to engage in three places instead of just one after a freind of mine broke one of the teeth on his Bridgeport style mill (off shore copy). I don't believe it would have happened on a real Bridgeport though, mine was fine for 6 plus years driving in one place before I changed designs. The way the tooth sheared off on the copy suggested the steel was very brittle. Thought this was worth sharing for any Bridgeport clone owners.

[jamesa]

Pretty handy, easy to make, and I've got all the materials to do it, thanks Ron! Now... time to get a mill to use it on... 😉

[BradKaboord]

Please more videos on simple shop issue solutions. To often a creator wants to show there skills and use them for a solution that could be simply fixed. Cool is cool, but simple trumps cool.

[adambergendorff]

Ron you are such a brilliant man, yet such a patient teacher

[nastyss]

Nice simple method for mill owners who don't have a rotary table, I like it.

[spiderbrandt]

I 'm a retired Fitter and Turner and I have never seen that done before, love it, as all ways Ron you did it again

[dividedbyequals]

Definitely the simplest solution I've seen so far. Very easy to make. Thanks for sharing Ron, take care!

[babcockcopper]

Another great video. I would love to see a video tour of your shop. I love how you gear your videos to the diy people. You are truly the finest craftsman out there. For new people learning the trades you need to do a bio with pictures and past and present projects.

[LikeDotAudio]

The world is better because of your videos. A+ Ron

[hawksteak]

Now I know what I'm making tomorrow. I don't have tube so I'll turn it on the lathe. Thanks Ron

[KellyVanHalen]

But I just LOVE lowering the knee down to drill a pilot hole, only to bring it right back up to use and endmill in the hole! Fantastic idea Ron, keep it up!!

[bigtrevxl]

I've done a similar thing for my Pallas mill, but I use an Allen key to fit in the drill chuck, I've dozens of odds and sods of Allen keys, I've collected/picked up over the years 😊😊👍

[jerekirkpatrick]

Great one. I've been wanting to make one of these adapters for my mill but didn't want to spend the time setting up the mill to cut the slots. A fabricated adapter is now on my list of things to do (after this weekend).

Jere

[ALS]

Really just amazing. Then you have someone that really take pride in his job. And simplicity is everything. Pure gold. Keep it up sir.

[crazy]

I have never seen such beautiful chrome handels on a mill or lathe. You sure love your equipment and clearly takes pride from what you do (hope this translate well, English is not my first language)

[Gamerock]

Great idea, Ron. Simple and works perfectly. 10/10