Let's See Your Mill

[PixMan]

(06-11-2015, 05:30 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: I like your risers.  I had to put 6" risers on my Victor 16x40 to bring it up to adult height.

Whoa....you also have a Victor 1640 lathe?

I guess I missed the photos of it! I have one as well, though mine is probably in worse condition than many. It was free for the cost of shipping so I don't complain. I've never thought to put mine on risers as never felt as though it was uncomfortably short for my 5'10" height. Not a bad idea though, so how much did you pick it up?

[Pete O]

Really nice workshop there Mike. I like the frame under your mill too, may have to go on the list...

[zmotorsports]

(06-11-2015, 04:50 PM)EdK Wrote: Mike,

I like the table guards you installed. What are they made of?

Thanks,
Ed

They are just some neoprene rubber that I bought from McMaster Carr. I need to make a couple of small blocks and either screw them or glue them to the back that fit into the table slots. They move around just a little bit, not bad, but enough that I want them to kind of "lock" into place a bit better. I notched around the mill vise bolts which helps to keep swarf out of the table slots as well but they do move more than I would like.

(06-11-2015, 05:30 PM)Roadracer_Al Wrote: I like your risers.  I had to put 6" risers on my Victor 16x40 to bring it up to adult height.

Thanks. When I fabricated it I wanted the mill table to be at a comfortable working height as I hated how low my last lathe/mill machine was. I lived with it like that for 17 years and swore I was going to set these up properly from the get go and make them comfortable.

(06-11-2015, 06:54 PM)EdK Wrote: Speaking of height, what's the dimension from the floor to the table surface on that mill Mike? Minus your risers.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed, I will have to measure the spindle height and post it. I don't currently have that available. Obviously measuring the table height is not an accurate measurement because it moves vertically, but I will measure the spindle height for you. I am 6'2" and don't find myself bending over at all when using the mill. Had it been a full-size mill I would have still raised it a couple of inches to be comfortable. Our BP clone at work is a 9x49 and sits flat on the floor but it is a bit low, yet you have to reach for the drawbar so in that respect I am glad it isn't any higher.

(06-11-2015, 08:13 PM)arvidj Wrote: Looking at the riser ... it looks like it would be the perfect way to get a small pallet jack under the mill and then move it to other parts of the shop should the need arise.

Yes, I will be stealing this idea.

Steal away.

(06-12-2015, 04:11 AM)Pete O Wrote: Really nice workshop there Mike. I like the frame under your mill too, may have to go on the list...

Thank you.

Mike.

[EdK]

Thanks Mike and good point on the table moving up and down. I didn't think of that since I've never owned a knee mill before. The spindle height will have to do then. I'm about 5'3" on most days so the height is a concern for me.

Thanks,
Ed

[zmotorsports]

(06-12-2015, 10:23 AM)EdK Wrote: Thanks Mike and good point on the table moving up and down. I didn't think of that since I've never owned a knee mill before. The spindle height will have to do then. I'm about 5'3" on most days so the height is a concern for me.

Thanks,
Ed

I will measure it for you Ed, but with your height (or lack thereof ) you may be fine with it standing directly on the floor.

Mike.

[EdK]

(06-12-2015, 10:47 AM)zmotorsports Wrote:

(06-12-2015, 10:23 AM)EdK Wrote: Thanks Mike and good point on the table moving up and down. I didn't think of that since I've never owned a knee mill before. The spindle height will have to do then. I'm about 5'3" on most days so the height is a concern for me.

Thanks,
Ed

I will measure it for you Ed, but with your height (or lack thereof ) you may be fine with it standing directly on the floor.

Mike.

I'm hoping that's the case. My welding sucks.

Ed

[DaveH]

(06-12-2015, 10:47 AM)zmotorsports Wrote: I will measure it for you Ed, but with your height (or lack thereof ) you may be fine with it standing directly on the floor.

Mike.

 

Dig a pit   or wear 'high heels'

DaveH

[zmotorsports]

(06-12-2015, 10:23 AM)EdK Wrote: Thanks Mike and good point on the table moving up and down. I didn't think of that since I've never owned a knee mill before. The spindle height will have to do then. I'm about 5'3" on most days so the height is a concern for me.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed, I ran home at lunch and grabbed those measurements for you.

From the ground to the bottom of the spindle mine measures 55". This is sitting on a my base which is 8.5" tall.

At that height my table is in the 40"-45" for much of my smaller work.

I hope that helps you out on size/height.

Mike.

[DaveH]

(06-12-2015, 02:28 PM)zmotorsports Wrote: I hope that helps you out on size/height.

Mike.

If not these should

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DaveH

[EdK]

(06-12-2015, 02:28 PM)zmotorsports Wrote:

(06-12-2015, 10:23 AM)EdK Wrote: Thanks Mike and good point on the table moving up and down. I didn't think of that since I've never owned a knee mill before. The spindle height will have to do then. I'm about 5'3" on most days so the height is a concern for me.

Thanks,
Ed

Ed, I ran home at lunch and grabbed those measurements for you.

From the ground to the bottom of the spindle mine measures 55".  This is sitting on a my base which is 8.5" tall.

At that height my table is in the 40"-45" for much of my smaller work.

I hope that helps you out on size/height.

Mike.

Thanks Mike. That's what I needed.

Ed