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#101
04-05-2012, 06:04 PM
(04-05-2012, 05:54 PM)DaveH Wrote: Ed, I don't think that is expensive, bearings (good ones that is) have never been cheap. Nor have the seals.

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Dave,

That's the way I look at it to. Smile

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04-05-2012, 09:10 PM
And it's cheaper than buying a new mill. Happyyes
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04-06-2012, 06:37 AM
(04-05-2012, 09:10 PM)Highpower Wrote: And it's cheaper than buying a new mill. Happyyes

Except, I likely am buying a new mill. Just like the one Arvid ordered. But, I couldn't sell my current mill with a leaky head with a clear conscience so I have to get this mill all spruced up and functioning to a level that I would find acceptable if I were going to keep it.

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04-06-2012, 07:33 AM
Ahhh.... I see how it is now. You've been holding out on us! Tongue

That's cool. Getting a new machine or tool is always a sure way to brighten your day. Of course there is nothing wrong with having an extra one on hand for second operations. Just saying..... Big Grin
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04-09-2012, 05:49 PM
(04-06-2012, 07:33 AM)Highpower Wrote: Ahhh.... I see how it is now. You've been holding out on us! Tongue

That's cool. Getting a new machine or tool is always a sure way to brighten your day.

Willie,

Actually I've not been holding out. See this thread.

http://www.metalworkingfun.com/showthread.php?tid=65

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04-09-2012, 07:38 PM
I remember the thread, but I don't remember you actually ordering it yet.

But then again, since I have "oldtimers" disease - there isn't a whole lot I do remember these days. Smiley-think005

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04-27-2012, 08:13 PM
OK, it's time to get back to this project. I have most of the weekend allocated for working on the mill head rebuild. I have all of the parts and I finished my diversion project which was to drill and tap two holes in the mill head carrier so I can mount a bracket that will hold the gas springs on when I get around to that project.

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04-28-2012, 11:19 AM
(04-27-2012, 08:13 PM)EdAK Wrote: OK, it's time to get back to this project. I have most of the weekend allocated for working on the mill head rebuild. I have all of the parts and I finished my diversion project which was to drill and tap two holes in the mill head carrier so I can mount a bracket that will hold the gas springs on when I get around to that project.

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Ed,
I'm on vacation this week so I'll be starting the work on my leaky mill. I'm looking forward to your posts showing how you finished the work.
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04-28-2012, 11:25 AM
Henry,

Thanks for putting the pressure on. Whip

Now I really need to get this done. Sweat

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04-28-2012, 04:16 PM
How does one properly install seals? See picture below. I have to install the one I got started, and can't get to go any further with hand pressure, and then the second one installs on top of the first.

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