Archdale Milling Machine

[Brad93]

Any idea what the typical MSC offer price is for a 1-2" QuantuMike -

I can’t remember now. I think probably £200. Should be on offer this month. I gave £160 odd for the 1”.

 

[Brad93]

You know what they’ve dropped the offer. Normally it’s every other month. I last bought on offer in November. Now they’ve only got the coolant proof caliper and standard ip65 mike.

 

[Brad93]

Mill absolutely screaming when taking a cut so need to look at bearings.

Also need to order an seamless/endless flat belt. The leather belt with the steel clips makes a hell of a racket and tonnes of vibration.

 

[JMS1972]

That spline drive for the spindle looks a bit dry should it have a bit of grease on it?

 

[grim_d]

That spline drive for the spindle looks a bit dry should it have a bit of grease on it?

Must be married.

 

[Brad93]

Unfortunately I think I need to do the bearings in the spindles on the mill.

Now I've got the hydraulic press, disassembly should be easier.

Not looking forward to seeing how much imperial taper roller bearings cost.

 

[arther dailey]

try bearing boys , heard they are good on price

 

[grim_d]

Unfortunately I think I need to do the bearings in the spindles on the mill.

Now I've got the hydraulic press, disassembly should be easier.

Not looking forward to seeing how much imperial taper roller bearings cost.

Most expensive excuse to use a press I've ever seen.

 

[minimutly]

There is a good bit of slack in the spindle bearings on my Town Woodhouse - I will be adjusting them before stripping, might be lucky....

 

[Brad93]

There is a good bit of slack in the spindle bearings on my Town Woodhouse - I will be adjusting them before stripping, might be lucky....

The problem is, someone has been in there, done the adjusting nut grub screws up so bloody tight, I need to strip the spindle to get in there and remove them. They've also used what looks to be a punch or chisel to preload the adjusting nut. It's a right mess.

They may just want nipping up. But I doubt it. This machine didn't really have much maintenance before it came to me.

 

[Brad93]

That is the adjusting collar on top of the bearing

 

[Bradsm]

Well Brad I've hit my first restoration road block with a locked up x,y table. Seems the gib is jammed solid. Possibly rusted out but I won't know till I can get it out and investigate. Wondering if you know which side is which in terms of the taper. I cannot see a meaningful difference in either end from looking at the gib ends. Table is extended to the left side as you look at the mill. I have removed the table and jammed saddle from the knee and am think I need to immobilize the gib with a temporary brace made from flat stock on the long side of the table and then pound the saddle to the left (in the direction of the temporary brace. Any thoughts would be most appreciated before I blow this thing up.

 

[Brad93]

Don't start hitting anything that's not gonna help.

 

[ronan]

Well Brad I've hit my first restoration road block with a locked up x,y table. Seems the gib is jammed solid. Possibly rusted out but I won't know till I can get it out and investigate. Wondering if you know which side is which in terms of the taper. I cannot see a meaningful difference in either end from looking at the gib ends. Table is extended to the left side as you look at the mill. I have removed the table and jammed saddle from the knee and am think I need to immobilize the gib with a temporary brace made from flat stock on the long side of the table and then pound the saddle to the left (in the direction of the temporary brace. Any thoughts would be most appreciated before I blow this thing up.

Is there any grub screws holding the jib in place ? Can you take a picture on your mobile and let us see ? Don't lose your rag with it, you will regret it later.

 

[Brad93]

 

[Bradsm]

Thanks Brad. This is a very helpful video. I wish I had spoken with you earlier as I have been trying to tap the gib out thinking it was continuous with a taper at one end. As I have the table and saddle off the knee at this point i am going to have to reinstall the lead screw and try what you have demonstrated in the video. I know it will be harder than what you experienced as I have managed to beat one gib in where I should have been trying to pull it out, but hopefully now that I understand the design better I meet with some degree of success. I will keep you posted.

 

[Brad93]

Thanks Brad. This is a very helpful video. I wish I had spoken with you earlier as I have been trying to tap the gib out thinking it was continuous with a taper at one end. As I have the table and saddle off the knee at this point i am going to have to reinstall the lead screw and try what you have demonstrated in the video. I know it will be harder than what you experienced as I have managed to beat one gib in where I should have been trying to pull it out, but hopefully now that I understand the design better I meet with some degree of success. I will keep you posted.

Get a slide hammer on the gib.

 

[Seadog]

Jib (spelt gib)

 

[Brad93]

Jib (spelt gib)

I'm a welder not a linguist.

Does it make a difference? I think what I'm talking about is fairly clear.

 

[Seadog]

I hate the creeping Americanization ( ) of our language. You weren't taught proper, Brad