The current cover photo is a Grizzly M1116 mini-mill. No, we are not promoting for Grizzly now, but I just bought one of these with the plan to convert it to CNC. Please see my post of July 17, 2021 for more details and to leave any comments. -- Regards, Charlie New Jersey, USA

Welcome to Digital Hobbyist! Digital Hobbyist is a forum dedicated to enhancing the knowledge, and sharing examples of the work, of hobby machinists and toolmakers in the digital age. Examples might include retrofitting mini-mills or mini-lathes with Computerised Numerical Control (CNC), the use of 3D printers in home shops, especially as relates to machining, and performance enhancements of all shop equipment. We encourage you to participate by asking questions, commenting and adding your knowledge to the combined wisdom of the group! A few words regarding some housekeeping issues... Your first post will automatically be moderated so we can confirm that you are not a spambot, adbot, or similar automated system. Moderation will automatically stop after your first post is released by a moderator, which will normally be within 24 hours of posting, usually less. Where appropriate, it would be appreciated if you would use hashtags in your subject line so that other users can quickly locate all posts on a specific subject. Please see the Hashtag sticky for details. We hope that you enjoy your time on Digital Hobbyist, and we look forward to learning from each other! -- Regards, Charlie New Jersey, USA

Hello, All, In order to aid in searching for a given subject, it would be helpful if you could please include one or more of the following hashtags at the end of your Subject line, if they apply. This list is current as of 10/25/19. #3D - Posts related to 3D printing #ARD - Posts related to Arduino single-board microcomputers #CAD - Posts related to CAD (Computer Aided Design) #CNC - Posts related to CNC (Computer Numerical Control) #CSS - Posts related to CSS (Constant Speed Control) in lathes #DRO - Posts related to DROs (Digital Readouts) #ESI - Posts related to ESI (Electronic Step Indexer) #GR - Posts related to Gear Reduction for the mini-lathe #LATHES - Posts related to lathes #MILLS - Posts related to milling machines #MISC - Posts related to miscellaneous subjects #MODS - Posts related to machine modifications #RELS - Posts related to RELS (Russian Electronic Lead Screw) Hashtags may be added quickly by selecting the appropriate ones under "Add Tags", the line now immediately following the Subject line. Please note that the Groups.io system imposes a limit of five (5) hashtags per Subject. More will be added as becomes beneficial. Please feel free to suggest any that you think are useful. Thanks! -- Regards, Charlie New Jersey, USA