After Tuesdays post about metal shaving in head I got concerned. "Sorry do not remember who posted message." So I drained head and took it apart to see what...
Has anyone built an end mill sharpener or have any ideas for one I'm tired of having to buy new ones when I have a drawer full of bits that need just a little...
I have an Enco Mill/Drill model number 307-2792. The motor is 1.5 HP, 220V/110V, 1 Ph. (Prewired 220V) So I need to run a new circuit and want to make sure I...
I would like to buy either a 6" or 8" rotary table. And am looking for suggestions. Here are my specific questions: 1. Brand - HF has good prices but how do...
I've been trying to search the group for answers to a few questions on my Lathemaster 7045 mill (how to get a replacement oil sight glass and also the...
Has anyone had the top of the gear head off of this machine? Any tricks to taking the top off? Any suprises? I have flushed this machine out a couple of...
Hello, I am about reading to fire up my new Enco RF45 clone and I was curious is there is any prep I should do to the gear head before I turn it on. There ...
New to forum and have enjoyed reading everyones Posts. I just bought an Enco RF45 and after all the cleaning and setup, finally was able to crank it up. I...
Hi purchased an older HF mill drill, HF30864, it appears to be identical to the current one, HF33686, except for only having on graduated collar on the x axis...
Hello, I am about reading to fire up my new Enco RF45 clone and I was curious is there is any prep I should do to the gear head before I turn it on. There ...
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...
The questions are probably old but the mill is new :) First, the mill is a dovetail column RF45 clone from Penn Tool. So far I am impressed with the fit and...
I swear I looked in the past and Enco never had a Dove tail mill/drill. Well they do now and it is on sale for the same price as the Lathermaster with FREE...
In case you're looking for a square column bench mill, you might want to take a look at the new bench mill from Industrial Hobbies. Featuring the biggest bench...
Is there an experienced machinist/hobbiest living reasonably close to Ft. Collins CO who drives an Enco M/D and would be willing to do some friendly adult...
In a message dated 10/27/2004 5:03:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, lylesg2002@... writes: My question is– Is my column out of plumb enough to worry about...
Opinion's wanted re: Column on RF 31 Hi, I am new to the group and this is my first milling machine. I am glad I lucked up and found you guys. I just...
Hi New to this group and been reading post for about 5 days now. I'm been thinking about getting a mill of some type and I am kind of interested in the Enco...
Hi New to this group and been reading post for about 5 days now. I'm been thinking about getting a mill of some type and I am kind of interested in the Enco...
Most of the machines that are being sold are Chinese production, there are quality problems in some cases, finish of overall castings and machine in general....
does anyone have any experience with the Model #325-5184 square head mill from enco? if so, is it worth the money, or should i consider a different mill?...
Hi, I'm a hobbiest metal worker living in Australia, I'm interested in all sort of metal related things. Recently I've become interested in the RF-30/31 round...
Hi guys; I'm new to the mill drill group, I've been on the sherline group for a while now. I'm looking for a Mill Drill. I like the square column ENCO that...
I just wanted to say hello. I currently own a little 10x24 Rockwell lathe that I'm fixing up. I'll probably buy a small mill before the end of the year. I've...
I have been looking for a dedicated mill for a while so I could use my Smithy 1324 as a lathe. I was hoping to find a dovetail column (Rockwell perhaps) but...
