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We have a [http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm Conquest Mill from Chester UK] in the Hackspace. It drills (makes holes in things) and mills (takes layers of material off). It's ideal for use on metal, wood, and plastic.  
We have a [http://www.chesteruk.net/store/conquest_mill.htm Conquest Mill from Chester UK] in the Hackspace. It drills (makes holes in things) and mills (takes layers of material off). It's ideal for use on metal, wood, and plastic.  


== Status ==
Nigel believes that some of the internal gearwheel teeth have been ripped off.
It is likely that someone changed speed setting with the motor running, there will have been a loud grinding noise.
The machine seems to be usable on a low speed setting.
It requires parts and a few hours work by a competent person to sort it out.


== Safety ==
== Safety ==
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* [http://robotroom.com/LEGOHubMadeOnMill.html Making a lego wheel hub on a mill].
* [http://robotroom.com/LEGOHubMadeOnMill.html Making a lego wheel hub on a mill].
* [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo | A pledge to get a 3-in-1 combo mill/drill/lathe for the Hackspace]]
* [[Pledges/Lathe_Milling_Machine_Combo | A pledge to get a 3-in-1 combo mill/drill/lathe for the Hackspace]]
 
* [http://wiki.hackspace.org.uk/wiki/File:X2_Parts_List.pdf Exploded diagram and parts list(looks like the right model?)]
 
* [http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machine-Spares/X2-Mini-Mill-Spares Retailer of spare parts]
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