07-13-2015, 07:19 AM
I mentioned in another thread that there are some important bits missing from the mill, specifically the drive components for the power feed system. There is a shaft that comes off the main gearbox, has 2 universal joints in it and follows the knee up and down, (is like the propshaft from a car in miniature) then there is a keyed shaft that is driven from there and goes through two gearboxes which run the power feeds. Both of these shafts are missing completely. I've bought some stock to make the second shaft, shouldn't be too difficult, however I've been searching for universal joints etc to make the first shaft and they are prohibitively expensive, over $250 for each universal joint, and I have been unable to source them in the imperial sizes needed anyway.
So now I am looking for any companies or individuals who may have parts for these machines, apparently they were sold very widely in their day so surely there must be a few parts out there. So far I have come up empty handed (most companies don't bother replying), so wondering if any of you guys might know of any machinery dismantlers or dealers that might be worth trying?
So now I am looking for any companies or individuals who may have parts for these machines, apparently they were sold very widely in their day so surely there must be a few parts out there. So far I have come up empty handed (most companies don't bother replying), so wondering if any of you guys might know of any machinery dismantlers or dealers that might be worth trying?
Lathe (n); a machine tool used in the production of milling machine components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.
Milling Machine (n); a machine tool used in the production of lathe components.