Kondia FV-1 Head disassembly

[Rickabilly]

I don't think many folks would put in the effort you have Darren, well done.

I suppose that's why so much of a tool's value rests on the handles and controls being intact, just a few missing handles and they are furnace fodder to many buyers.

Rick

[DaveH]

(09-01-2013, 09:53 AM)Rickabilly Wrote: I don't think many folks would put in the effort you have Darren, well done.
Rick

Good work

DaveH

[Mayhem]

Thanks guys. I need to find the time to finish it off but it's not a job worth rushing

[EdK]

Nice work on the mill Darren. That's going to be a real nice mill once it's all up and running.

Ed

[Mayhem]

I knew I had posted this elsewhere (as referred to in post 63 above):

http://www.metalworkingfun.com/showthrea...6#pid23636

[Mayhem]

Today I reassembled the back gears. I forgot to take pictures of the actual process but it was a simple matter of 4 bearings, 2 gears, one fork and a lifting cam.

   

I made a new knob for the engage/disengage lever, which I was worried may look a little odd (I made it the same size as all the others). I placed it on the head to see the scale and I'm actually quite pleased with how it looks.

   

I also put the belt guard and drive assembly on to, just for a quick look.

   
   

[EdK]

That's really starting to come together Darren.

Ed

[TomG]

It's coming along nicely Darren. Are you in the home stretch?

Tom

[Mayhem]

Thanks guys. I'll be on the home stretch when Kondia get me the parts I want!

[Highpower]

It looks great Darren. Using the engine stand is a brilliant idea.