A Power Drawbar, Mist Coolant, and Spindle Control for the PM728 CNC

A Power Drawbar, Mist Coolant, and Spindle Control for the PM728 CNC

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Clough42

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The video covers the installation and testing of three upgrades to the PM728 CNC mill: a spindle interface kit for CNC spindle control, a mist coolant system, and a power drawbar kit from Priest Tools. The presenter demonstrates how to install and configure each system, including wiring the spindle control to the CNC controller, mounting the coolant tank and nozzles, and assembling the power drawbar. After installation, the presenter tests each system, showing the spindle control working through the CNC controller, the mist coolant spraying effectively, and the power drawbar quickly changing tools.

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Today we're wrapping up a bunch of minor systems on the PM728 CNC mill: CNC spindle control, mist coolant, and a power drawbar. Priest Tools Power Drawbar Kit: https://priesttools.com/product/power-drawbar-precision-matthews-pm-728vt/ Use discount code CL42 at checkout for 5% off any Precision Matthews benchtop mill and accessories. Claim your 15% SendCutSend Discount: https://sendcutsend.com/clough42/ Support Clough42 on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/clough42 Tools used in this video

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RobertBrown-lf8yq

For what it’s worth mate…, You’re a bloody genius .👏👏👏 Thanks for all your great videos Robert 🇦🇺

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Grazfather

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garagehobbies

I've been watching your channel for many years and have been dabbling in machining. I have a decent lathe but have put off buying a mill. I was set on buying an older Bridgeport but am now wondering if something from Precision Matthews is a better idea. I haven't seen where you have discussed the re

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flouserve

Dios del cielo que pedazo de engendro para cambiar un cono , si mi modelo tiene apenas 50mm de altura y no lleva ni aire, Ni gas, ni nada, solo la palanca de accionamiento que se manipula con solo una mano mientras con la otra se sujeta el cono a cambiar...

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