03-08-2013, 11:32 AM
Sounds good, I guess you don't have 3-phase at home? VFDs are one of the best things since sliced bread when you need 3-phase, add a brake resistor and you'll be able to power tap... Nice.
I hope your mill uses standard bearings, makes a rebuild much easier and cheaper - got quoted £500 *each* for the taper rollers in my lathe QCGB, and there are 6 of 'em... Obsolete, you see! Ah well, worked out a way to do it... I suppose I should be impressed that they went to so much trouble where a lot of makers would have used bronze bushes, but..
Dave H. (the other one)
I hope your mill uses standard bearings, makes a rebuild much easier and cheaper - got quoted £500 *each* for the taper rollers in my lathe QCGB, and there are 6 of 'em... Obsolete, you see! Ah well, worked out a way to do it... I suppose I should be impressed that they went to so much trouble where a lot of makers would have used bronze bushes, but..
Dave H. (the other one)
Rules are for the obedience of fools, and the guidance of wise men...
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