lathe coolant system

[T0rnado69]

i used to use a bottle, but found a coolant system a must.

mine drains back into the tank, and filters throu a bit of wire wool, thats easy to change.

(the lump at the end of the round bar.)

close up, has some swarf over and around it, makes it harder to see. but just a bit of wire wool pushed into the hole.
so acts like a filter..

and the tank is easy to get to, and disconnect and change when needed.

i use a screen to stop it getting me.
though next time im near the plastic place il pop in and see if i can find a piece a bit wider.

 

[RichardM]

I used to have one on my old BUD, but the 280 doesn't have one at the moment.

If you want some perforated stainless steel to make a top filter let me know and I'll drop a bit in the post for you.

 

[mike os]

Mines mounted on a spare carrier on the qctp. .. always where it wanted and stats where it's put

 

[Ian James]

Is this a compressed air sure system or pumped please

 

[T0rnado69]

aww i see.

cheers for the offer richard, the hole isn't that big in the corner of the tray.
so the wire wool works a treat, stops bits of swarf going down into the tank.
offer appreciated though.

mike - just as good. aslong as it mounted and moves with the carriage it works well.


ian - its just pumped.. 240v pump in the blue plastic tank.