Bought myself a mill...
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Bought myself a mill...
Found this on Craigslist for $400... Going pick it up tomorrow. I'll post better pictures of it tomorrow when I get it home.
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Justin Cormier
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Re: Bought myself a mill...
Good go Justin! Can't wait to see the larger pics!
http://benrom.com/
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
Re: Bought myself a mill...
Thats a great deal ya got on that machine congradulations. Russ
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Got it home today... The mill is is really good shape and wasn't abused. It has a three phase motor so I either need a phase converter to try it out. We have a mill exactly like this one at the shop i work at that has a single phase motor. I will talk to the boss and see if he would want to swap motors possibly.... I attached a bigger picture as well Bent.
Justin Cormier
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Nashville LTD - Jernigan Edition D-10
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Nashville LTD - Jernigan Edition D-10
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Re: Bought myself a mill...
Looks good, Justin! Dovetail ways are definitely a plus. I like the simplicity of the fully exposed stops either way on the longitudinal feed. Can't go wrong with those.
If you don't already have one, I recommend you get a real solid stand made for it. Something with weight to it to withstand vibration. You'll have many happy shop days there my friend. Good luck!
If you don't already have one, I recommend you get a real solid stand made for it. Something with weight to it to withstand vibration. You'll have many happy shop days there my friend. Good luck!
http://benrom.com/
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
Re: Bought myself a mill...
I agree with Bent , mount that thing on a heavy solid base of some sort it ll cut down on the vibs , looks like you ll need to change arbor that is a drill chuck isnt it ? If it is it wont hold milling tools when your milling, great buy anyway. Russ
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Re: Bought myself a mill...
Bent, it came with a stand but it's not too rigid in my opinion... It's one of those sheet metal stands with a little door on one side. I'm thinking about building something a little more beefy. The stand is kinda beat up anyway. It came with a jacobs chuck and a couple of R8 collets but I'm looking at buying myself a complete set.
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Re: Bought myself a mill...
Nice tool.
If that stand is closed, I suggest you fix it up and fill it completely with fine sand and let the mill vibrate it compact. Will take up earthquakes and sure hold the mill steady. Besides, it will be easy to lighten up if you want to move it...
If that stand is closed, I suggest you fix it up and fill it completely with fine sand and let the mill vibrate it compact. Will take up earthquakes and sure hold the mill steady. Besides, it will be easy to lighten up if you want to move it...
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That's a pretty good idea Georg. Might see if I can get the dents out of it...Georg wrote:If that stand is closed, I suggest you fix it up and fill it completely with fine sand and let the mill vibrate it compact. Will take up earthquakes and sure hold the mill steady. Besides, it will be easy to lighten up if you want to move it...
Justin Cormier
Carter D-10
Nashville LTD - Jernigan Edition D-10
Fender Vibrosonic Reverb
CNC Machinist
Cajun Musician
Carter D-10
Nashville LTD - Jernigan Edition D-10
Fender Vibrosonic Reverb
CNC Machinist
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Re: Bought myself a mill...
Good suggestion there about the sand. Just keep in mind though, after a while of milling and using coolant - the emulsifying oil and water mix or even WD 40, the pan can't catch everything and some of it will eventually end up in the sand. It might make for wet sand and nasty odors after a while...
http://benrom.com/
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.