... past ... endmill ... almost ... it ... Kelly, Thanks for the info,it helps in making my decision. Regards, Phil ... Aren't ... some...
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Gary Hasley
garyhasley
Nov 27, 2001 4:04 pm
I have moved a Bridgeport (2200#) by renting a heavy duty trailer, tie downs, and lifting straps and having a tow truck lift the machine onto the trailer...
1229
sspeed@...
sspeed33317
Nov 27, 2001 9:05 pm
I placed an order for a Grizzly G1006 they advertise as 1 1/2 hp ,but i am not sure because in the detailed machine description it is listed as the same...
1230
Steve Roberts
ve3leh
Nov 28, 2001 1:36 am
What is your home e-mail address (I mis-laid it) as I have Norwegian fire wall file to send to you. It is small (1.38 ) but oh so effective. Regards Steve...
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j.c.gerber@...
casy_ch
Nov 28, 2001 5:33 am
Hello Steve, The adress is: j.c.gerber@... Thank you for the trouble. Regards Jean-Claude ... From: Steve Roberts To: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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tew138@...
tew138
Nov 28, 2001 6:20 am
Thanks for all the tips. In fact the first thing I did when the collet holder did not fit was to call the previous owner. He claims he didn't have any...
1233
philteague@...
philteague
Nov 28, 2001 1:49 pm
If you are referring to the model #39745 HF power feed unit it was reviewed in an issue of Machinist Workshop magazine earlier this year. I have one on order...
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Mario L Vitale
chippuller
Nov 28, 2001 2:06 pm
Tom, Before you cut anything, please ask yourself two questions. First:If I modify the spindle, will any other proper R-8 accessory fit it when I'm done?...
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Paul R. Hvidston
paul_hvidston
Nov 28, 2001 9:08 pm
Harbor Freight Model 39745 Horizontal Power Feed I've had the unit installed on my RF-31 for a couple of months and have only had the chance to use it a...
1236
ke6bnl@...
ke6bnl
Nov 29, 2001 1:44 am
I bought a mill and lathe last year each weighed in at about that weight. My plan was to rent, and they are not easy to find a trailer that drops to the ground...
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philteague@...
philteague
Nov 29, 2001 4:57 am
Paul: Thanks for the review. It makes me feel better knowing that I won't have to drill some holes in the end of my table. I wonder why the reviewer in MW felt...
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ktarkir@...
ktarkir
Nov 29, 2001 5:24 am
I was all ready to replace my mini mill with an Enco geared head. I have spent the last month going back and forth between belts and gears. Being able to...
1239
Bruce Simpson
dontspam
Nov 29, 2001 5:56 am
... I've considered upgrading(?) to a gearhead mill and have spent some time weighing up the pros and cons While you're right that the gears might represent a...
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Owen Lloyd
owenlloyd2001
Nov 29, 2001 6:13 am
Full size knee column mills have gear head. My unit is gear head. No problems so far. Machine within the abilities of the machine and, being human, hope for no...
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Owen Lloyd
owenlloyd2001
Nov 29, 2001 6:15 am
Greater head adjustability on a gear head unit?? 90 deg left and right for limited horizontal milling [on my unit.] Is this not a valid reason for the gear...
1242
ballendo@...
ballendo
Nov 29, 2001 11:07 am
Hello, I hope my reply wasn't construed as "no knee" and "no power downfeed" as both can be very useful... BUT, when the size of the machine (table and travels...
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ballendo@...
ballendo
Nov 29, 2001 11:22 am
Hello, I'm inclined to agree with Bruce(and I put my money with belts), but Owen makes a good point; if you need to tilt the head, on a belt drive, you can't....
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Bruce Simpson
dontspam
Nov 29, 2001 11:26 am
... Someone once told me that belt-driven lathes produced a nicer finish than gear-driven ones because there was less vibration and speed variance produced by...
1245
beaton@...
snorkelca
Nov 29, 2001 12:30 pm
A direct drive lathe will machine more of a harmonic signature on the metal surface, that is why they don't build them!!!...William......
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Mario L Vitale
chippuller
Nov 29, 2001 1:25 pm
Ballendo, Regarding your P.S. ..... I'll bet a power table feed for my mill-drill that it will be sooner than later !!! I had the same thought when I read...
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sspeed@...
sspeed33317
Nov 30, 2001 12:14 am
Reason I wanted power down feed is I will be doing some cylinder boring , but i figure since I will be honing the final fit and finish I think I can do a good...
1248
sspeed@...
sspeed33317
Nov 30, 2001 12:23 am
A friend of mine knows a scrap dealer who picked up a INDEX milling machine for scrap. Supposidly it was part of an insurance claim . When the mill was being...
1249
jkmccoy@...
jkellymcc
Nov 30, 2001 4:36 am
Dear Group, No-one has mentioned it so maybe no-one has noticed...There's an Enco RF31 clone for sale on Ebay right now (new). It's listed in a funny category...
1250
john@...
johnm64ca
Nov 30, 2001 2:54 pm
I had a major problem last night with the head clamping bolts of my RF31. Since day one, one of the bolts was a little stiff. I assumed that this was because...
1251
Corey
corey94945
Nov 30, 2001 7:16 pm
John, what a timely post! The top bolt on my RF31, has gotten unbelievably stiff as well. I needed to use a breaker bar to get it loosened up the other day. I...
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gus_936id@...
Gus_935
Nov 30, 2001 9:07 pm
Since the subject of the bolts has been brought up, how tight do you tighten the bolts? I've been tightening to roughly 60 ft-lbs with no noticable head ...
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Owen Lloyd
owenlloyd2001
Nov 30, 2001 9:19 pm
Sorry I don't have an answer for this but it made me think of another question. IS there a specific torque recommended for the head bolts? Will this make a...
1254
Bruce Simpson
dontspam
Dec 1, 2001 12:02 am
... I've swung on them pretty damned hard using the crappy wrench supplied with the mill and still had the column turn when taking really big cuts on the...
1255
jtwomey@...
jerryj2me
Dec 1, 2001 12:26 am
Everyone: Wanted To Buy: RF30/31 or a clone there-of. Southern California, San Diego area, will go up to Los Angeles as well. Anyone want a little extra money...
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Corey
corey94945
Dec 1, 2001 12:40 am
I've had the same experience. I used to tighten them fairly tight, but not super-tight. Then I had the head shift while cutting some 1018 steel. I think it ...
