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
Got my lawn tractor starting with new pump. Finding proper sized hose clamps for the fuel hose I was running was a PITA. So is working on things when all you have is a gravelly driveway with lots of leaves. Probably lost a half dozen little things that day. You guys with garages, recognize how lucky you are.
Tractor started with no problem but isn't pulling properly. One of the things I lost was a cylindrical spacer so the pump is sitting a too close which is affecting the throttle position. I might buy a piece of Delrin and fabricate my own spacer, or just order from dealer.
Installed Thunderbox and re-routed all my wires.
Previous owner had run a USB-USB cable from rear seat storage all the way to the front handlebars. I wanted to get rid of it. Started peeling off the tupperware which was restricting access to where the cable seemed to be pinched. Spent way too much time trying to remove this one bolt. Turns out that it's not an uncommon problem with these bikes where the insert gets disconnected and just spins around pointlessly.
After way too much time, I realized I was wasting the better part of one of the year's last nice riding days. Buttoned it up and rode up to ~Magnetawan before deciding to head back so I could drive back to surprise my wife on her birthday.
I winterized mine today (John Deere D180). Wash, wax, oil change. It always has to crank for a while when not used for a couple weeks before it’ll start. I’m assuming it’s losing the fuel prime but don’t see anywhere it’s sucking in air through hoses/fittings. Possibly in need of a new fuel pump? Only has about 100hrs on it.
Does it have to be sucking air into a fuel line? Is there a chance it is siphoning fuel back to the tank? Does it have a fuel shutoff?
No shutoff. Yes I was thinking the same thing but I can’t see where air would be getting in. Fittings look solid.
Float bowl may be vented.
What is "a while?" Mine is 20 years old with over 300 hours. After sitting for a week or 3 it needs to crank for about 5 seconds; maybe 7 tops. When it fires there's a puff of smoke. It doesn't burn oil, otherwise. I just live with it.
I stopped waxing mine about 10 years ago. I always drain the fuel and run it until it stalls out, before winter storage.
1 week no problem starts right up in a sec or two. 2 or more weeks and it’ll crank for 15sec or longer before starting.
I know nothing about JD tractors. Carb or fuel injection? Gravity flow gas or pump?
Does an electric fuel pump come on when the key is turned to the on position before you engage the starter? Wonder if you wait 5 - 10 second for the system to build pressure would it start immediately vs. needing to crank a while.
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Annual "why are you crying" day...
Wash, Oil change, hook up the battery tender day.
That's it for me for 2024
Wash, Oil change, hook up the battery tender day.
That's it for me for 2024
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