Kondia FV-1 Head disassembly

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(02-20-2015, 06:40 PM)Mayhem Wrote: Thanks Willie - I'm betting that you either purchased your mill new or that a previous owner didn't accept a challenge to try and deliberately destroy it.  I still don't understand how some of the parts got broken.  Perhaps his wife said that he couldn't buy a CNC mill whilst he had a perfectly functioning manual mill...


At the end of the day I will (should) have a decent mill and will have a total outlay about the same as what I would have paid locally for a used mill in better condition.  Last one I saw advertised was $3900 and I've not seen one for more than a year now.  Also, it is easier to spend a little bit frequently than a lump sum.  I know I will get my money back (plus some) if I ever sell.

That's not a valid argument Darren. In certain circles everyone knows that a clapped out Bridgeport is worth 10 times more than any brand new Chinese mill.  And don't ever waste your time and money putting any lipstick on one of those pigs!
(Just kidding.....) 

Seriously though, I'm quite certain your mill will be in better condition than when it left the factory when you are done. One thing is for certain, you will know that machine inside and out! That's a good thing and I know it will serve you very well. You've done a bang up job on it and will have earned a well deserved "you suck" in the near future. Just felt the need to give you a little ribbing.... 

Maybe it's my new meds.... or maybe I had a subconscious urge to channel Steve. Not sure which.