I have a precision Drill Press (STRONG brand). I was thingking about converting it into a milling machine? Any thought? I know it is probably easier to just...
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Mert Baker
MertBaker@...
Sep 2, 2001 5:26 pm
Millers need big spindle bearings to handle side (radial) loads. Drill presses only need thrust bearings, as side loads are minimal. Mert "The more...
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powernob@...
Sep 2, 2001 6:22 pm
I was looking around on ebay when i found a guy that was selling some Machinist's workshop magazines, and one of them is from 1999 and on the cover it shows a...
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gus_936id@...
Sep 2, 2001 8:33 pm
You might already know this but ENCO sells an oiling thing for the mill drill. It is on page 567 of the 2001 master catalog Number 203- 1505. I've been...
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Bruce Simpson
editor@...
Sep 2, 2001 8:46 pm
... This is a bearing lube feed or a cutting lube feed?...
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gus_936id@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:20 am
When I called about it a couple of months ago the guy said it was for oiling the lube points on the table and that it came with hoses not shown in the picture....
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powernob@...
Sep 3, 2001 5:00 am
In my master catalog it says "One Shot Lubricator" and it says that it is intended for chinese or Taiwanese made milling machines... does this mean the Mill...
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Bruce Simpson
editor@...
Sep 3, 2001 5:05 am
... No idea -- but I just give the little holes a squirt with my oil-can every week or two and I've not noticed any undue wear. For the average HSM use it...
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Matthew King
mattking@...
Sep 3, 2001 1:21 pm
EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS? Wow! I was told one should oil their machine's ways every time it's used, sometimes more than once! Maybe I don't understand these...
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takhallus9@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:50 pm
In a message dated 9/3/01 1:47:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time, mill_drill@yahoogroups.com writes: << ENCO sells an oiling thing for the mill drill. It is on page...
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gus_936id@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:52 pm
The guy at enco I talked to said it works with the mill/drill. ... does ... not ... to ... for...
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gus_936id@...
Sep 3, 2001 4:53 pm
www.useenco.com ... ENCO....
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Al Patrick
arp@...
Sep 3, 2001 8:05 pm
... I think it is http://www.use-enco.com Al...
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takhallus9@...
Sep 3, 2001 8:20 pm
Thanks to all that posted that link. Larry Murray...
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ballendo@...
Sep 4, 2001 12:20 am
Hello, The lubricator you all are referring to is a "clone" of the BIJUR "one-shot" pump lube system that has been used on larger mills for years... They...
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pmb_generic@...
Sep 8, 2001 3:44 am
I'm thinking of replacing my rattle-trap of a drill press with a combination mill / drill. The machines I'm looking at are the 21" gear head mills sold by...
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Mert Baker
MertBaker@...
Sep 8, 2001 6:00 am
I use my Clausing mainly for metal work, but I have inletted several actions & barrels with it using endmill cutters, and it beats the daylights out of the...
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Larry Bailey
LBailey52@...
Sep 8, 2001 1:08 pm
I don't have any direct experience with the geared machines, but I wouldn't be to quick to dismiss the belt-driven ones. It's not that much trouble to change...
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pmb_generic@...
Sep 8, 2001 6:58 pm
I think the belt driven ones are okay and they have a speed range more to my liking, however, as I said, I'm pretty lazy about moving the belt on the machine...
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Mert Baker
MertBaker@...
Sep 8, 2001 7:21 pm
For wood, using a machine designed for metals, you are going to use the highest speed avaliable most of the time, and so the gears vs. belts question is moot,...
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tew138@...
Sep 18, 2001 5:49 pm
Hi Everyone: I just recently joined the group to find more info on an old (70's?) Jet 16" MD. I debated about buying it because the machine was in rough shape...
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Chris Difani
cdifani@...
Sep 18, 2001 6:30 pm
Tom: Could this be a Arboga mill, made in Sweden by Arboga Boktryckeri?? This is the only name that is close to what you have that is on the lathe and mill...
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j.c.gerber@...
Sep 18, 2001 7:22 pm
Hi Tom, I wanted to buy one Arboga milling machine on Ebay Germany last year. I am attaching the drawing I had received from its owner, but it does not...
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machines@...
Sep 18, 2001 10:49 pm
... Type ... out. ... on ... since ... Tom, I have two of these machines. As you have been told there is a good link on Tony Griffiths site. Note that on his...
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tew138@...
Sep 20, 2001 1:52 am
Thanks to everyone for the quick responses. I'm glad you guys pointed out the high cost of rebuilding the motor. I called 2 motor repair shops and asked for...
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cpma@...
Sep 20, 2001 2:55 am
Hi guys, I'm about to buy a RF31 Mill Drill, but not sure whether to get it with R-8 or MT3. What is the best way to go and why. Thanks....
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Bruce Simpson
editor@...
Sep 20, 2001 3:03 am
Are you in the UK or USA? If you're in the USA then go for the R8 -- you'll find it easier (and cheaper) to pick up R8 tooling). I believe MT3 is more (or just...
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Corey T Renner
corey94945@...
Sep 20, 2001 4:42 am
R-8.
More tooling available, cheaper.
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Paul R. Hvidston
p.hvidston@...
Sep 20, 2001 4:54 am
R-8 simply because it releases more easily than a Morse Taper. It's potentially dangerous to the spindle to beat on a Morse Taper drawbar. There was an HSM...
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Steve Roberts
sr888@...
Sep 20, 2001 3:26 pm
Get the R8 it is a standard in North America with readily available tooling. The MT3 is a European (UK) standard and whilst it is found over here in many ...
