Thanks Aaron, I don't have a dovetail mill myself (626 mill) but your company website is a real gem<g>.I just went there and "mined" your tips section<g> I'm a...
Hey Glen, So did you ever figure out how to get it to run on 110V? I recently got a mill, and will be moving in a few months to a new house where I'll wire up...
Hi Pat Yeah I got it figured out. I emailed Penn Tool and they fired me off a JPG of a more correct diagram. It is as I thought. There needs to be one more...
Yeah they must have sold out friday as the webpage was changed late friday night. ... From: nowdkyle To: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, November 01,...
Mine is waiting for me at the local shipping depot! Tim ... From: "nowdkyle" <nowdkyle@...> To: <mill_drill@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, November 01,...
... could post it to the files section. Hi Glen, Yes please post it in the files section. I've been trying to convert mine from 110 to 220. Post if you can,...
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Nov 2, 2004 5:49 am
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I uploaded the drawing they sent me. I have not taken mine apart as the switch is mounted in the front cover and just didn't think it was worthwile to take it...
Hi Glen, Thanks for the drawing. I might post a pic of what I eventually have. I don't have swithes with any mechanical throws. Its a reversing magnetic...
BTW, I also built my own stand. Stan's comments are solid. I'd like to add that you will need access to the bottom of the base to be able to adjust one of the...
Sounds like you just need the motor wiring then. That should be pretty straightforward. Of course if the relays are for 220 you need a transformer. Glenn ......
<GRIN> I built mine from available stock in the backyard ... had a bunch of 2" heavy wall square tube so that became the base. 10 2" X 3.5" plywood pallett...
Greetings, My mill has started to slightly rust (the real powdery kind still... no pitting or anything). Mostly on the tabletop. What do you folks recommend...
Pat oil would not be a good choice for a long period of time, any kind of grease is OK, I have heard of some using polish I also was involved in a topic...
For a good inexpensive rustproofer that's available in small quantities. Try Lee Precision Liquid Alox. Though billed as a bullet lube, it was actually...
I use my mill weekly to every few weeks. For this I use Solder Seal/Gunk Liquid Wrench Super Lubricant # L212. This stuff smells better (I think) and stays wet...
I think I know the Hockey Puck foot tip :) Thanks Aaron Moss www.IndustrialHobbies.com ... of 2" heavy wall square tube so that became the base. 10 2" X 3.5" ...
... PMAKA=5051296&PMPXNO=943635&PARTPG=INLMK3_ ... I completely agree, LPS #3 is the best. I have a cast iron table saw outside under a tarp. It got major...
Yes only you have Hocky Pucks around where you live :) That's why I have to go with the hokey puck idea :) I have some 1/2" elastomer sheet that they use in...
I just completed the installation of a new motor on my HF model 33686 mill/drill (RF-31 clone). The motor is a 3 phase Marathon 2 hp unit with a Teco...
To get mild surface rust off guns, I use oil (mosst any kind), & 0000 steel wool. a little rubbing & wipe off the oil. removes the red rust, & leaves the...
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Nov 4, 2004 8:12 am
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Pat, one of the best and cheapest solutions is to use a paste car wax like Jet wax. I have been using this for years on my tables saw, seat and guide machine...
I wipe and buff with wax paper. Also works great on wood working tools. Mike http://www.p1800s.com http://www.politicalinformation.com http://www.rigmatch.com...
One of the popular wood working magazines, I think it was "Fine Woodworking," did a test of rust preventatives for table saws, drill presses, etc. about a year...
I have the 33686 belt drive model and am pretty happy with it. Like most HF products, it is a little bit of a crap shoot. Mine was made in Taiwan and has a...
I have the small red one, I think it's the 33686 model. It works good for a small machine. The Z axis is a little bit difficult to deal with from time to time....