Grizzly G0704 Mill Enclosure - CNC Conversion

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<p>This is an enclosure I made for my Grizzly G0704 Mill CNC conversion.</p> <p>The tray is made from 1/2" plywood, painted with glossy marine enamel, to make it waterproof. The front is enclosed with heavy shower curtain material, hanging from zip-tie rings. The side stringers that keep the pan centered on the mill base are made from common 2x2 lumber, with appropriate angles cut or sanded into them.</p> <p>The large side panels are made from Coroplast--the same material used for real estate and political yard signs. It comes in 4x8' sheets and can be cut with a utility knife.</p> <p>The frame is made from aluminum extrusion. The vertical corners are 3/4" aluminum angle on the outside and another piece of 1/2" aluminum angle on the inside. The Coroplast is sandwiched between them and attached by punching zip ties through, around both angles. The top rails are 1/2" aluminum channel, with the open sides down, mitered and riveted to the verticals.</p> <p>Tips:</p> <ul> <li>Assemble the plywood tray using brad nails and waterproof wood glue</li> <li>Attach the front tray bottom with screws so it can be removed to make it easier to take the tray on and off the mill.</li> <li>Use zip ties to hang the shower curtain. Metal shower rings will rattle and buzz.</li> <li>A 3D-printed plastic jig is provided for drilling holes in the corners of the tray to mount the vertical aluminum angles.</li> </ul> <p>The bottom tray is based loosely on photos of a tray made by David Kemp, a.k.a. Hoss.</p> Category: Machine Tools