Easiest Gas Spring for the Mini Milling Machine

Tired of the milling machine head crashing down when you least expect it? In this video, I show you a simple, effective solution that stops gravity in its tracks—a gas spring lift upgrade for the mini mill. No more overtightening gibs. No more clunky spring lifts. Just smooth, consistent support wherever the head sits on the column. This easy DIY modification bolts directly to the existing mount—no pulleys, no complexity, no nonsense. I hope that you enjoy the video and that you can use the idea in your DIY workshop. Watch my other videos:    • Mini Mill Ideas   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Problem Statement 01:55 Other Gas Strut Solutions 02:24 My Simple Solution 03:33 Parts and Assembly of the Solution 04:43 Outro #GreatIdeas, #EasiestGasSpring, #MiniMilling