05-26-2015, 07:36 AM
I had a bit more of an examination of the machine this afternoon, there is a component located under the left-hand end of the table that has a drive shaft through it that has been cut off with a hacksaw or similar, I think this may actually be the power drive to the Z axis, possibly even both the Z and Y axes. I'm going to have to get hold of a set of books so I can figure out what's what.
I'm thinking that I might need to power the machine up to find out what works and what doesn't, so thinking perhaps I should tidy up the wiring so that it is safe, change all the oils, then give it a run rather than dismantle it without knowing what problems there may or may not be. I'm very open to advice from those more experienced in such things (i.e. everyone!).
It seems that the phrase 'Go paint the Mill' or 'Go paint the Lathe' is reserved for the person in the shop who has no idea what either machine is or does. Like my lathe, this machine has had moving joints painted together, graduations painted over, you name it. Also like my lathe when I got it, the contents of the coolant sump look more like an abandoned septic tank. I guess that's pretty common.
With regard to lifting it to unload, I reckon Pixman is right that my engine crane would not lift the main column and perhaps not the knee either, they are both very big castings. I'm thinking I might clean it up while it's still on the trailer, so I can contain the mess, then unload it entire. Keen to hear from anyone about where to sling it from.
I'm thinking that I might need to power the machine up to find out what works and what doesn't, so thinking perhaps I should tidy up the wiring so that it is safe, change all the oils, then give it a run rather than dismantle it without knowing what problems there may or may not be. I'm very open to advice from those more experienced in such things (i.e. everyone!).
It seems that the phrase 'Go paint the Mill' or 'Go paint the Lathe' is reserved for the person in the shop who has no idea what either machine is or does. Like my lathe, this machine has had moving joints painted together, graduations painted over, you name it. Also like my lathe when I got it, the contents of the coolant sump look more like an abandoned septic tank. I guess that's pretty common.
With regard to lifting it to unload, I reckon Pixman is right that my engine crane would not lift the main column and perhaps not the knee either, they are both very big castings. I'm thinking I might clean it up while it's still on the trailer, so I can contain the mess, then unload it entire. Keen to hear from anyone about where to sling it from.
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.