Boxford V10 Build 2.1 -

I stopped using flood coolant (what a mess). I built a simple MQL (Minimum Quantity Lubrication) system using a $15 fish tank air pump and a modified grease gun. It sips about 50ml of ethanol/mist oil mix per hour. The surface finish on aluminum has gone from "chewed" to "mirror."

If you have been following the workshop saga, you know that the Boxford V10 is a cult classic. It’s a rigid, British-built industrial router that punches way above its weight class. But let’s be honest—the original electronics were archaic even when they were new. boxford v10 build 2.1

A machine is only as good as its environment. Build 2.1 includes: I stopped using flood coolant (what a mess)

Happy machining.

| Metric | Build 2.0 (Old) | Build 2.1 (Current) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1,200 mm/min | 2,500 mm/min (Limited by mechanics, not software) | | PCB Isolation Routing | 50 mm/min (safe) | 300 mm/min (aggressive) | | Aluminum (1/4" end mill) | 0.5mm DOC @ 400mm/min | 1.5mm DOC @ 800mm/min | | Noise Level | 82 dB (Grinding) | 68 dB (Whirring) | The surface finish on aluminum has gone from