11-23-2014, 01:14 AM
On my ute, ready to be unloaded
As you can see, it is in several pieces. The saddle and table were already off, as the Y axis lead screw was damage prior to the PO getting it and the handwheel is missing as a result. Most probably a forklift driver not paying attention, as is often the case. The shaft has been repaired, so I just need to find/make a suitable handwheel. I took the grinder off the stand to make moving easier. I also took of the Z axis handwheel (which is located at top of the column), so that I didn't tempt fate!
As you can see the make is Chevalier and judging by the table size (18" x 5-3/4"), I am going to guess that it is an 18x6 model. It has standard vee and flat ways, and a rack and pinion drive for the X axis.
It is going to get a quick degrease, the electronics fixed up and put back together. I've had a quick look online but I can't seem to find a manual or any other info. Guess I'll have to look harder!
OK - just because I know you all like pics...
This was originally wired up for the US, as it has a stepdown transformer to provide 110V to an external single phase outlet (top right-hand corner). There is also a 3 phase outlet on the base, which I imagine is for a dust collection system.
The wheel currently on it has seen better days and measures 180mm x 13mm x 31.75mm
Note the "pin wrench" (bottom centre)!
I'm assuming these are table clamps
Buckets of bits!
As you can see, it is in several pieces. The saddle and table were already off, as the Y axis lead screw was damage prior to the PO getting it and the handwheel is missing as a result. Most probably a forklift driver not paying attention, as is often the case. The shaft has been repaired, so I just need to find/make a suitable handwheel. I took the grinder off the stand to make moving easier. I also took of the Z axis handwheel (which is located at top of the column), so that I didn't tempt fate!
As you can see the make is Chevalier and judging by the table size (18" x 5-3/4"), I am going to guess that it is an 18x6 model. It has standard vee and flat ways, and a rack and pinion drive for the X axis.
It is going to get a quick degrease, the electronics fixed up and put back together. I've had a quick look online but I can't seem to find a manual or any other info. Guess I'll have to look harder!
OK - just because I know you all like pics...
This was originally wired up for the US, as it has a stepdown transformer to provide 110V to an external single phase outlet (top right-hand corner). There is also a 3 phase outlet on the base, which I imagine is for a dust collection system.
The wheel currently on it has seen better days and measures 180mm x 13mm x 31.75mm
Note the "pin wrench" (bottom centre)!
I'm assuming these are table clamps
Buckets of bits!
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