mini mill

[dallen]

I pretty much finished the scrapping last night on the last part which was the joint between the part that the column mounts onto that is bolted to the base. I got tired of using the narrow scrappers I had been using and grabbed one of the old files that I have laying around and started grinding on it (not exactly like the sketch that Rick posted) and actually got it to cut. this helped out by removing a lot of material from some spots that needed it.

Anyway this morning I put the mill back together at least far enough that I could turn it on, and believe me its like having a whole new machine, the table does not try to jump and jerk and I don't have to ride the locks. the table action is smooth (had already put in Precision Acme Lead Screws) with out all the slop that it did have.

The next item on the list if to align the head so it will cut flat then see what kind of a finish I can get. I know that I still have some more work to do to it. #1 is the column as I didn't scrap it after recutting the dove tail way and the finish that is one the column isn't the greatest.

I still have a long way to go before I can say that I know how to scrap but at least I can say I have started learning, now if I could only find someone in my area that knows how and would be willing to show me the right way cause I have a really bad feeling that what I am doing is the wrong way.

Also received yesterday some water base spotting dye, stuff seems to work ok with out drying out and is somewhat easier to clean up.