My milling machine was a lot like that one. I sold it a few years ago. I still have a lot of end mills and carbides for sale, if you need some.
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What did you do in your garage today..?
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Wow a "bench top" mill. The Ole Boy was a pattern maker and he had fullsize XLO like this beast.I've wanted a mill for the longest time, so with the help of @mimico_polak's trailer, I bought one today from @nobbie48. It took us almost 5 hours of shooting the **** and scratching our heads on the best way to move the 500+ lbs without getting hurt. We decided to disassemble some of the major components, and because we both said the obligatory "That's not going anywhere" after strapping them all down, of course I made it home without anything falling off or otherwise getting damaged (no thanks to the surprisingly bumpy route I had to take).
Unloading and positioning the base on the stand using my chain hoist hung from my 4-post lift. If I had a second person to operate the lift, I could have used it to do the lifting, but Bendpak warns against doing that, and this way I could lower and guide it at the same time into the exact position my OCD wanted. I'll try to take more pics as I continue cleaning and assembling.
That looks like it doesn't have to hoover up half the garage.
EX-CELL-O 602 Vertical Milling Machine Owners Parts Manual 52672 XLO 0307 | eBay
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Ex-Cell-O (XLO) 602 Vertical Milling Machine Instructions and Parts Manual No. 52672. I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly.
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My old machine shop is selling his stuff. My heart wants some of the big tools. My brain and wallet tell me I am better off without.Wow a "bench top" mill. The Ole Boy was a pattern maker and he had fullsize XLO like this beast.
That looks like it doesn't have to hoover up half the garage.
EX-CELL-O 602 Vertical Milling Machine Owners Parts Manual 52672 XLO 0307 | eBay
This is a reproduction, not a photocopy, of an original Ex-Cell-O (XLO) 602 Vertical Milling Machine Instructions and Parts Manual No. 52672. I have collected this information for many years and have found the information they contain to be priceless in using and setting up the machines properly.m.ebay.com
So yesterday I installed my paired down wiring harness in the drag bike. I could of just unplugged what I didn't need but being anal I dissected the harness and pulled out all the unused wires. With no gage cluster there is no longer a neutral light. If you can't find neutral without the idiot light you don't get to make a pass. Same for the clutch/starter cut out. The kill switch IS the ignition.
I'm using the original tach. Oddly there is a blue OverDrive indicator light built into the face. (I don't remember OD on my '86) I rewired it to the oil pressure light so at least it should indicate the ignition is on.
I'm using the original tach. Oddly there is a blue OverDrive indicator light built into the face. (I don't remember OD on my '86) I rewired it to the oil pressure light so at least it should indicate the ignition is on.
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I'll keep that in mind for the future, but pretty sure I'm set for now. What isn't shown is my SUV full of accessories such as end mills, fly cutters, various clamps, a rotating table, etc.
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I had the same thought a few weeks ago while we were repairing the neutral indicator on a Hawk I was about to borrow.You can never have too much tooling.
i'm gonna suggest you check the X and Y feed screws for wear, now is an excellent time to replace them
I have a roller base for that thing if you want it
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Will wear be something obviously visible? The X-axis seemed to be working fine while it was still assembled, but the Y-axis had a little bit of backlash. Probably not enough to matter for getting started, but I've already started down the youtube rabbit hole and the last one I watched was about replacing old feed screws with ball screws to minimize backlash for a CNC conversion.
Backlash shouldn't be a huge deal for a home shop. Always approach the measurement or cut from the same direction and it's almost a non-issue. That keeps your reference on the same face of the screw.
Not really a problem IF he knows what he's doing, he can work around it IF he knows how...
Backlash is something you grow into, you don't wanna START there.
Just look at the feed screws, if they're worn they'll be more worn in the middle of travel, it'll be obvious
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