Rotary Milling Machine
Create a 3-axis milling machine powered by a rotary tool. Precise, compact, and budget-friendly—perfect for wood, plastic, and soft metals.
Create precise small parts and miniature components with this shop-built, 3-axis milling machine powered by a rotary tool like a Dremel. Designed for makers, model builders, and precision woodworkers, this plan gives you the accuracy of a traditional milling machine—without the high cost.
Built primarily from sturdy Baltic birch plywood and reinforced with maple for key stress points, this compact milling station features X, Y, and Z-axis movement using simple, affordable hardware. It's ideal for milling wood, plastics, and even soft metals like brass and aluminum with the right bit and feed rates.
Whether you're machining custom inlays, model parts, or intricate joinery, this small-footprint milling machine is the perfect DIY solution for fine, accurate work in any home shop.
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What You Get:
- 10 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 40 full-color photos and illustrations
- Tips on using the milling machine
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