09-06-2016, 05:49 AM
I have the machine unloaded, without spending any more money to do so. Began by removing the motor, gearbox, table and ram;
The ram took a fair bit of maneouvring to lift out of the ways once the gib was removed. Didn't stop to take any pics as I was poop-scared of dropping it.
Left me with this on the trailer, which went outside for a good clean.
Then back inside and a bit of work to swing it safely off. It was quite a job for the little floor crane.
Got the idler gear sorted out- the retaining nut had come loose, allowing some unwanted end-float. Applied some 243 to prevent it coming loose again.
Got the machine to this stage before the dinner bell:
Have to mow grass tomorrow, hoping I can get another couple of hours on the shaper later in the day. Need to wash out the gearbox before re-mounting it.
The ram took a fair bit of maneouvring to lift out of the ways once the gib was removed. Didn't stop to take any pics as I was poop-scared of dropping it.
Left me with this on the trailer, which went outside for a good clean.
Then back inside and a bit of work to swing it safely off. It was quite a job for the little floor crane.
Got the idler gear sorted out- the retaining nut had come loose, allowing some unwanted end-float. Applied some 243 to prevent it coming loose again.
Got the machine to this stage before the dinner bell:
Have to mow grass tomorrow, hoping I can get another couple of hours on the shaper later in the day. Need to wash out the gearbox before re-mounting it.
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.