The "pin" in my RF-20 was actually a small screw. What a PIA removing it from the inside with a small pair of needle nose pliers. You will find the taper...
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dynoman111
Apr 4, 2005 10:00 pm
hi, i am in bad need of help i have a ACRA RF-31 mill drill bench top model and need a table base nut , the place i bought it 2-3 years ago is gone and have no...
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Randy
rj3819
Apr 5, 2005 1:07 am
Tom, have you looked into changing the belts?? I got rid of a LOT of vibration on my lathe going to one of those V-Link type belts... Randy ... periodic ... ...
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Randy
rj3819
Apr 5, 2005 1:11 am
Actually .. my belt was one of those Grizzly belts mention a few posts back .....
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Alan E. Lutz
lutzy48
Apr 5, 2005 2:30 am
Try the Gates Vextra belts. They are smooth, quiet and reasonably priced. AEL ... From: Randy To: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 9:06...
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walkonmars
Apr 5, 2005 2:48 am
Answer is yes, I did change the belts to the Gates cogged type recommended on this forum. The amount of dilation (and contraction) vibration seen in the stock ...
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walkonmars
Apr 5, 2005 2:55 am
Forgot to say... Gibs are tight and all tools have diagonal edges. With and without waterbase cutting fluid. Also...I have a large H-frame mounted above the...
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mariol.vitale@...
chippuller
Apr 5, 2005 3:20 am
Shortly after I got my HF geared head Mill/Drill (about two years ago), I installed a "stabilizing strut system" anchoring the head of the column to the floor...
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walkonmars
Apr 5, 2005 4:18 am
How much improvement in surface finish did you get? OK, Bolting to the top would be much easier. I need to make sure the base is on solid mounts, also. Tom ......
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ppump11578@...
nectarinepoc...
Apr 5, 2005 9:55 am
I dont have an up to date copy but does not Machinery Handbook have details of the keyway etc? or failing do not the public libraries hold copies of the ...
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Mark Drayton
markdrayton
Apr 5, 2005 1:46 pm
... details ... of the ... Thanks, I don't have the Machinery Handbook. It sounds like a trip to the library or some acrobatics to get the pin screw out. That...
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n5kzw
Apr 5, 2005 4:02 pm
... Try Google. There may be a spec in the metalworking drop box (Google metalweb news). Ed...
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Chris Difani
cdifani
Apr 5, 2005 8:38 pm
Guys: I've got a HF Gearhead (RF40 clone) that I'm extremely happy with.... but (and you knew that was coming) for one thing, and that's the efficient, but not...
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Rob Purdy
gausswave
Apr 5, 2005 9:19 pm
On my enco I've considered switching out the bolts and nuts for a custom "T handel" bolt so I don't have to keep that 24mm sockett wrench handy in the motor...
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ericdwilson
Apr 5, 2005 9:56 pm
Mario, I would like to see pictures. I thought of doing something similar! Eric ... years ... of...
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G W Howe
grwiho
Apr 5, 2005 10:26 pm
In message <d2ucpp+p6cl@eGroups.com>, n5kzw <n5kzw@...> writes ... Try this link which gives the spec http://www.loganact.com/tips/r8.htm the groove for...
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mariol.vitale@...
chippuller
Apr 5, 2005 10:57 pm
Chris, I have the same machine, and have also installed a motorized lift for the head. Yes, the clamp bolts ARE a pain. I have thought about making a cam type...
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mariol.vitale@...
chippuller
Apr 5, 2005 11:00 pm
Eric, I'm not at home right now...away on business. When I get back this weekend, I'll see if I can find the pics and re-post. mario...
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Randy
rj3819
Apr 6, 2005 12:38 am
Anyone know some good sources for those Gates Vextra belts ? and what sizes ?? I saw that post some where in regards to size ... ... this weekend, I'll see if...
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cmiller231@...
chris111148198
Apr 6, 2005 2:13 am
In a message dated 4/5/2005 7:03:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mariol.vitale@... writes: Chris, I have the same machine, and have also installed a...
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S_F_Guy
Apr 6, 2005 7:17 am
... Are you sure it's "ACRA" and not "ARFA"? "ARFA" is one of the new brands marketed by Rong Fu, the manufacturer of the RF-31 (presumably to sound less...
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leasingham_connelly
leasingham_c...
Apr 6, 2005 7:35 am
... I measured a new R8 collet and found that the width of the keyway matches 0.156" but that it was much shallower at 0.060". Martin...
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mariol.vitale@...
chippuller
Apr 6, 2005 12:00 pm
Chris, Thank heavens for old tread mills!!! No, I didn't use the D.C. motor. I used the A.C. motor that is used to raise and lower the track. See photos...
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cmiller231@...
chris111148198
Apr 6, 2005 1:20 pm
In a message dated 4/6/2005 8:03:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, mariol.vitale@... writes: Chris, Thank heavens for old tread mills!!! No, I didn't use the...
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bdmail
itsme_bernie
Apr 6, 2005 1:31 pm
I think he may have meant ³geared head lift motor² Under Mill_drill2 Well, at least there is a gear head lift motor mod there anyway! Bernie ... Re:...
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Glenn N
sleykin
Apr 6, 2005 1:51 pm
Try geared head lift motor. It is the middle of the 3 geared head albums :) ... From: cmiller231@... To: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April...
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Metalworking Books
metalguides2000
Apr 6, 2005 2:09 pm
Here is the U.S distributor for ACRA mills, ACRA MACHINERY 2050 N. Durfee Ave. South EL Monte, CA 91733 TEL : (626) 279-9150 (800) 225-4631 FAX : (626)...
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steve McGehee
dynoman111
Apr 6, 2005 2:51 pm
thanks a million times 10 , Metalworking Books <metalworking_books@...> wrote:Here is the U.S distributor for ACRA mills, ACRA MACHINERY 2050 N. Durfee...
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Phil Teague
philteague
Apr 6, 2005 3:52 pm
I used Mario's idea of bracing the top of the column to the concrete block wall and ceiling joints of my HF 33686 mill/drill. That along with bolting the metal...
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Alan E. Lutz
lutzy48
Apr 6, 2005 4:21 pm
Phil, Any pictures of this mod? Sounds like somthing I may want to do. My Grizzly mill/drill has a motor that is making a strange noise. I thought is was...
