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RE: advice on moving south bend mill - Mayhem - 02-22-2013
Are those pockets to retain the tool holder instead of a drawbar?
I'm surprised to see a South Bend mill using a metric taper, especially given its vintage. It would have caused a walk-out on the factory floor
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - monkers - 02-23-2013
LOL, yes the set screws are in place of a draw bar....
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - Mayhem - 02-23-2013
hmmm - so I'm guessing that there isn't a through hole to facilitate a drawbar then?
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - monkers - 02-23-2013
no, there is no draw bar, it uses two set screws to lock the taper up into the spindle
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - Mayhem - 02-23-2013
(02-22-2013, 09:30 PM)monkers Wrote: Edk, heres a shot of the 30MM taper
![[Image: 2013-02-22_07-33-36_668.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/2013-02-22_07-33-36_668.jpg)
Perhaps it is the size of the image but in comparing this picture with one of my NTMB30 shell mill holder below, the tapers look different:
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The drive slots in the flange are not visible in this picture but they are there. Also, the threaded section at the top looks like it will need to be removed too.
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - monkers - 02-24-2013
I will have to do more searching, I've read some posts where guys modified the 30ntmb by cutting pockets for the set screws, they didnt mention any other mods but from your photo they do look very different.
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - Mayhem - 02-24-2013
Dimension of NMTB30 tapers HERE
Reading beneath the NTMB info, there is some text regarding their compatibility with the The Erickson QC system, which based on their description, sounds like yours. Interestingly, the NTMB taper was patented in the early 1930s (I what I have very quickly scim read is correct).
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - monkers - 02-24-2013
Thanks, I'll check that out. I have some collets for it but im gonna need a arbor for a drill chuck and maybe a couple other items
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - monkers - 03-21-2013
Ok, I got the mill cleaned up, painted, fixed a couple little things, moved it to where it will reside, now I just have to wait for the electrician to hook it up, here are some photos....looking forward to getting it going....
![[Image: IMG_20130321_084150_964.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/South%20Bend%20Mill/IMG_20130321_084150_964.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_20130321_084140_329.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/South%20Bend%20Mill/IMG_20130321_084140_329.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_20130321_084123_535.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/South%20Bend%20Mill/IMG_20130321_084123_535.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_20130321_084105_986.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/South%20Bend%20Mill/IMG_20130321_084105_986.jpg)
![[Image: IMG_20130321_084038_103.jpg]](http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x427/monkers1212/South%20Bend%20Mill/IMG_20130321_084038_103.jpg)
RE: advice on moving south bend mill - TomG - 03-21-2013
Nice job and great color. I'm really glad it's not green anymore (says the man with the green DoAll mill).
Tom