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RE: New to me machine coming soon! - PixMan - 05-29-2013
(05-29-2013, 10:24 AM)EdK Wrote: The worst is done so take a break and relax.
Ed
Actually Ed, that's EXACTLY what I'm doing. I leave late tomorrow morning for a 3-1/2 day event in Bennington Vermont, the 6th annual Bennington Triumph Bash, which I've had scheduled since the day after the last one ended. ;) Lots of fun, miles of smiles on some the most scenic, smooth and twisty roads in New England. Just as much fun are the "after hours" activities. The vast majority of Triumph riders are mature adults, who turn into college coeds once the helmets and boots are off.
(05-29-2013, 02:50 PM)wrustle Wrote: Way to go Ken! Nice little machine too! If you need any help in getting it tooled up, I know a good tool rep I can hook you up with!!
Later,
Russ
I know that guy. He may seem nice, but there's an evil, hooligan side to him that few people have seen. ;)
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - DaveH - 06-01-2013
Well done Ken, great photo's
DaveH
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - Highpower - 06-01-2013
Just goes to show how a little advanced planning makes a world of difference in getting a tough job done. It also appears that everyone still has all their fingers and toes so...
And the new machine rates a
of course.
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - PixMan - 06-05-2013
Advance planning??
I just *knew* I forgot something! Seriously, there was very little planning, right down to who would be helping. I had thought my younger son would be there to help because he has Tuesdays off from work. Not that Tuesday, as it turned out. If I hadn't thought, on the spur of the moment, to ask the seller to loan me that winch the machine might still be on the trailer today.
Right now it's sitting on the pallet jack, and I'm open to suggestions on how to get it off of that. I'm going to have at it tomorrow evening, as I want it cleaned up and running when my dad gets home from the hospital. I am hoping it may serve as inspiration to get well enough to play with the new toy.
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - Mayhem - 06-05-2013
Use the force Luke!
If it were me, I would remove the side panels and blocks from the plywood base and then lower it down as far as it will go. A big arse pry bar should be able to slide it off. You may need to 'step down' with some small blocks until you can get it down onto the floor. Of course, you would want some people there to assist...
I made a toe jack to lift my mill on/off the pipe rollers. Easy to make if you have a bottle jack, some scrap steel and a welder.
Or - tell Russ that he can only have the pallet jack if he comes and removes it (placing the mill level on the floor in the process)
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - wrustle - 06-05-2013
Ken my man......been there.....done that.....know EXACTLY what needs to be done!
What are you doing after work today (Wednesday)?
Andrew and I can come over and get that thing on the floor in less then 10 minutes.
You may need to do some repair work afterwards, but we'll get it off that pallet jack for sure!!!
Just kidding.....really....it's a piece of cake. As long as I can get home in time to watch the Bruins tonight.....I'd be more than happy to help.
Later,
Russ
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - stevec - 06-05-2013
Ken, are the four holes in the base threaded? If so, after hacking, cutting (or burning?
) the wood away I would use some allthread rod, nuts and washers to lift the mill enough to extricate the rest of the "pallet" then position the mill with the pallet truck and replace the the threaded rods with some good quality leveling feet and be done with it.Now to get it wired up and running!
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - Mayhem - 06-05-2013
Good thinking Batman!
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - wrustle - 06-05-2013
It's really a very simple process. We used this method both on my Lagun and my W&S turret lathe.
Raise the pallet jack a few inches.....literally.
Block up some wood or aluminum or steel blocks under the base and lower the pallet truck.
Remove the pallet truck from under the machine.
Use a long pry bar (I have one we can use) and lift one side to replace the blocks under it with smaller ones....a couple inches or so.
Settle the machine on the blocks and go to opposite side and repeat process.
It should only take you maybe three times on each side to get it on the floor.
You're done.....time for a beer!
See.....piece of cake!!
Later,
Russ
RE: New to me machine coming soon! - stevec - 06-05-2013
I'm sorry, I misread your post Ken. When you wrote "Right now it's sitting on the pallet jack," I read, right now it's sitting on the pallet, Jack. Not knowing who Jack is I offered my useless suggestion. Just do what Russ said or better still get the beer and watch him do it.