I agree with Curt. Move the table to one extreme and then loosen and retighten the endplate for the side that is closest to the center of the machine. Then...
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Richard
richard.kernell
Feb 26, 2010 7:50 pm
I am a newbie to this site and I have been reading your postings with interest. I have a Taig that I am in the process of setting up for CNC and I am looking...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 26, 2010 10:00 pm
Hi Ed, Â I added the z-axis caliper and it works well - but I still look at the dail - I guess old habits.. Â Take care, DBN ... From: ekdadlec...
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ekdadlec
Feb 26, 2010 10:11 pm
Hi Rick, My first mill was a round column and my current mill is a square column. The only real advantage for me has been it's a little quicker to set up since...
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ekdadlec
Feb 26, 2010 10:15 pm
DBN, I use the dial, I just don't worry if '0' is my starting reference or if some other number is. The results are the same. But with the advancing of age, I...
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Rick Kernell
richard.kernell
Feb 26, 2010 11:09 pm
Ed, Thanks for the feedback. I have been thinking that the square column would be the best bet for the exact reasons that you state. If I might ask, which mill...
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Ray
neon_ram48
Feb 27, 2010 12:18 am
D Do you have any pictures of the Z axis caliper? I think that is something I would like to add to my mill Ray...
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C4C
cnc4cheap
Feb 27, 2010 12:34 am
Ray, Damn fine looking machine you chose. I went into the select process with a predetermined criteria and the G0484? did not conform, otherwiser I would have...
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Arthur Marks
arthur.marks
Feb 27, 2010 12:37 am
Ray, I put this one on my mill. I felt it was easy to add-on (they provide a new plastic housing) and well worth the money. Go here and click "add-ons". You...
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C4C
cnc4cheap
Feb 27, 2010 12:52 am
Ken, As Snag mentioned the gib is captive between two jack screws. A common mistake that people make is to use the jack screw at the thick end to adjust the...
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Snag
snag_one
Feb 27, 2010 1:12 am
... I just posted 4 photos of my caliper mount in the "Snag's Castings" folder , in the photos section on the group homepage . Questions gladly answered ! Snag...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 2:11 am
Hi Ray, Â I was in the process of addressing this point when we had a power failure - I'm told a transformer "blew up" - most likely a broken line due to the...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 2:13 am
Hi Ray,  I see others chimmed in - GOOD. The application is the same as others - tweak as needed.  I kept the original mechanics and made an extension -...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 2:14 am
Hi Ed,  We have more things in common - age; and I plan to make last <smile>.  Take care, DBN ... From: ekdadlec <ekadlec@...> Subject: [mill_drill]...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 2:17 am
Hi Curt,  You are probably right. I would think that the location would be standard - after all putting the thumbscrew between the axel and head is not...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 2:22 am
Hi Ray, Â Nice digs - Aren't we fancy with the special top to protect the table...<smile> Â By the way, what vise are you using? Â Take care, DBN ... From:...
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Ray McCrodden
neon_ram48
Feb 27, 2010 3:14 am
Thanks C4C I just went looking for a mill, either Knee or mill drill and then started narrowing it down, came upon this on Craigslist. It was in Atlanta and I...
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Ray McCrodden
neon_ram48
Feb 27, 2010 3:33 am
D The vice was one of the items that came with the mill it is a 6 inch swivel, I also got a clamp set and collet set along with the standard stuff that came...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 1:56 pm
Hi Ray,  I have a 5" vise on the machine here thinking the 6" was a tad too large - probably wrong on this. How do you see the 6" vise fitting? OK, or...
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ekdadlec
Feb 27, 2010 3:26 pm
Rick, I got the Enco: http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?PARTPG=INLMKD&PMPXNO=26932534&PMAKA=SZ325-5184 I got it about two years ago when it was on sale with...
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C4C
cnc4cheap
Feb 27, 2010 4:08 pm
Ray, As the saying goes; "It Was Meant To Be". Treat your new machine to some Moly Lubricant and it will last you forever. C4C...
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yahoogroups
a4x6band
Feb 27, 2010 4:45 pm
... Ed, did you get a drop in replacement or did you have to finagle it? Where did you get your motor? Fergus...
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ekdadlec
Feb 27, 2010 5:46 pm
Fergus, The motor on the Enco mill is a metric motor with a D90 frame size and a D80 shaft size so it's a hybrid motor of sorts. I ended up getting this one...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 6:55 pm
Hi Ed, Fergus,  I took a slightly different approach.  I picked up a US 56C face mount motor eBay special. It's a wash-down, inverter ready type and I...
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yahoogroups
a4x6band
Feb 27, 2010 8:51 pm
E, DBN, Thanks for the info. Sounds like a not too difficult project. The possibility of getting a drop in motor from Enco is interesting and bears checking...
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Druid Noibn
druid_noibn
Feb 27, 2010 10:14 pm
Hi Fergus,  Whatever you decide - tell the group - we learn this way. THANKS!  Take care, DBN ... From: yahoogroups <yahoogroups@...> ...
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ekdadlec
Feb 27, 2010 10:46 pm
Hi Fergus, I'm also in the process of converting my lathe to 3-phase with a VFD. I'm going with another Leeson motor and will have to modify the shaft but...
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Ray McCrodden
neon_ram48
Feb 28, 2010 2:08 am
John The 6 inch vice fits well I have it bolted to the second T slot from the front and the center of a drill bit is split equally over the back vice jaw with...
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Ray McCrodden
neon_ram48
Feb 28, 2010 2:11 am
Already did. ________________________________ From: C4C <cnc4cheap@...> To: mill_drill@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, February 27, 2010 11:07:56 AM Subject:...
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Jim S.
toolingjim
Feb 28, 2010 2:24 am
In addition to what has been suggested you should check the level of the machine to see if it is racked or twisted. Loosen it on the cabinet and see if one...
