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Відео

Rebuilding My RF-7045 Benchtop Milling Machine
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After taking the machine apart and letting it fester on the healing bench I need my mill back in action. There are parts to make and machine for the other machines I am working on. Please join me as I start this process. Help me with your questions and what you specifically may want to see as I preform this work. Thank you for watching as always :).
10 Millionths of an Inch?
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A little solider, A little device, and reading beyond the fourth decimal place. In this video we finish up the Mitutoyo Micrometer Encoder Replacement as the sixth and final installment. I cannot shift the decimal place on the @TouchDRO but the results speak for themselves. A finer encoder would have given me much more confidence playing around in 0.00001 land but as it is a miss count where I ...
Mounting the Read Head. Mitutoyo Encoder Replacement Part 5.
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In this video we mount the read head to the micrometer head. Thank you for watching.
Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer Encoder Replacement Part 4
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Finishing the disk mount. Thank you for watching.
Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer Encoder Replacement Part 3
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We get the lathe fixed and complete the parts to hold the encoder wheel in this video. Thank you for watching.
Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer Encoder Replacement Part 2.
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Continuing on from the previous video we turn more of the adapter sleeve for the encoder disk. We also run into some problems at the end. Thank you for watching!
Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer Modification Part 1.
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This video is about the replacement of the electronics inside of an old Mitutoyo Digital Micrometer head with .0001 resolution on the dial. The audio was lost for the very first intro but I tried to make that fun. Enjoy.
Chips to Cherished. Making Flowers With The Chips From Machining!
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Making flowers from typical scrap metal from machining operations collected over the years. Keepsakes and what nots that you can make at home.
Effective Yet Inexpensive Grinder Tank? Let's Build one!
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I build a coolant tank for my grinder in this video. NOZ - www.kineticprecision.com/purchase/schnozzle-22-2-inch-focal-length-2-inch-width BAR-Z - www.youtube.com/@UCircIu8sQ-e67gH4kcb0xdA
Turning Engine Valves into To Stand Offs.
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Turning Engine Valves into To Stand Offs.
Finishing the Cylinder Square
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Finishing the Cylinder Square
Spindle Follow Up. Put the needle to the record!
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Spindle Follow Up. Put the needle to the record!
K.O. Lee Grinder Spindle Re-Assemble
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K.O. Lee Grinder Spindle Re-Assemble
A Problem That Is Plural. Is it Square and What is Broken Now!
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A Problem That Is Plural. Is it Square and What is Broken Now!
Quick update. Scrape-a-thon is on!
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Quick update. Scrape-a-thon is on!
Motor Rewind Testing and Finish
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Motor Rewind Testing and Finish
My Milling Machine's Nuts
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My Milling Machine's Nuts
Rewinding a 1hp Motor. Part 1 of 2.
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Rewinding a 1hp Motor. Part 1 of 2.
Welder hose, Lenses, Stickers, Deckle, and more.
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Welder hose, Lenses, Stickers, Deckle, and more.
Finishing the Balancing Arbor
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Finishing the Balancing Arbor
Indicating Micrometer Crystal Creation and Replacement.
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Indicating Micrometer Crystal Creation and Replacement.
Balance Arbor Heat Treat with Issues.
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Balance Arbor Heat Treat with Issues.
6x12 Grinder Coolant Guard Assembly
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6x12 Grinder Coolant Guard Assembly
Grinder Wheel Balancing Arbor Part 1. The Turning Away.
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Grinder Wheel Balancing Arbor Part 1. The Turning Away.
Rotary Table Assembly. Part 3, Will it work?
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Rotary Table Assembly. Part 3, Will it work?
Tig Brazing Cast Iron, Grinding? Rotary Table Part 2.
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Tig Brazing Cast Iron, Grinding? Rotary Table Part 2.
Vertex Rotary table that was dropped? Repair Part 1
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Vertex Rotary table that was dropped? Repair Part 1
Slow Speed Grinder Finish
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Slow Speed Grinder Finish
Slow Speed Grinder Part 4 - Tig Brazing
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Slow Speed Grinder Part 4 - Tig Brazing

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @robertmason8341
    @robertmason8341 Місяць тому

    The concrete floor “v blocks”-That’s a new one on me and I’ve come up with some wonky ass ways of doing things, 😂. Whatever works 👍🏻

  • @rudesback5013
    @rudesback5013 Місяць тому

    Does anyone have a link to where to get that material. Would be highly appreciated

  • @vijaybirangal2670
    @vijaybirangal2670 Місяць тому

    Scared of explaining knowledge 😅

  • @vijaybirangal2670
    @vijaybirangal2670 Місяць тому

    You are fraud

  • @KrzysztofW-er7qm
    @KrzysztofW-er7qm Місяць тому

    Thank you. You showed me how to break those edges, that was what I was missing.

  • @nebojsastankic6980
    @nebojsastankic6980 2 місяці тому

    do you have pdf manual for this machine?

  • @BigEvy
    @BigEvy 2 місяці тому

    Looks very nice ! I was looking for chip-flower inspiration and you helped me!

  • @SG-zs2wl
    @SG-zs2wl 4 місяці тому

    So when you put the locking mechanism back together, how do you adjust how tight it locks if it's not locking or clamping enough? I have a Mitutoyo 12" digital height gauge and the locking mechanism doesn't hold the head in place when I'm trying to scribe lines. How do you adjust that??

  • @selimsarikaya7656
    @selimsarikaya7656 4 місяці тому

    Merhaba, elimde mitutoyo 192-614-10 modeli var. Gövde hareket etmiyor. Sıkışmış. Üst kapağı çıkarmak istiyorum fakat yerinden çıkmıyor. Üst kapağı nasıl çıkartırım. Yardım eder misiniz. İyi çalışmalar.

  • @DoMetalStuff
    @DoMetalStuff 5 місяців тому

    hey there, this is very interesting. I just think it's a shame that you play it too fast sometimes. but thanks anyway.👍🏻

  • @DudleyToolwright
    @DudleyToolwright 5 місяців тому

    Very interesting. I have considered filling my mill with epoxy granite to stiffen it up.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining 5 місяців тому

      It does make a difference. I've been slowly scraping and aligning the mill lately.

  • @theoriginalDirtybill
    @theoriginalDirtybill 7 місяців тому

    how does the density of epoxy/granite compare to actual concrete or sand filled grout?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining 7 місяців тому

      It is marginal in density. The composite materials provide different dampening features. Engineered concrete composites contain different materials than say a concrete mix. Epoxy can still be a little soft for large machine tools so the special concretes come into play. So it ends up being a mix of strength and vibration control. Same situation as wrapping a long tube with lead or rubber to stop chatter.

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 9 місяців тому

    The problem I have had with bellows from that type of material is that if you do any hard turning the chips melt through as though the material was butter.

  • @kennethbusha8387
    @kennethbusha8387 10 місяців тому

    not sure why having the sliding surface on the base the same height is relevant? all you need are both surfaces to run parallel and in the same plane. a difference in height doesn't matter as your only moving in the y direction.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining 10 місяців тому

      It matters for how I am able to measure the surfaces. If i make the saddle top and bottom parallel then the fit remains consistent. Great question, it is mostly due to my limitations on performing the measurements

  • @rallymax2
    @rallymax2 10 місяців тому

    Really well done. I’m rewiring a motor and you videos are identical to what I’m going through including the same winding spool, insulating wire, fish paper and varnish from Amazon. You’re making it look easy. One small thing I’m doing differently is to put in the fish paper covers when I get each stator installed so the windings don’t fall out. Getting the inter-coil wires to the right length is a pain!

  • @chrismiller9740
    @chrismiller9740 11 місяців тому

    I’d love info on how to set up Pid/temp control. I have a thermolyne type 6000 that was recently rebuilt by professional at very high cost. Was heat treating yesterday and saw smoke coming out of lower case. Am sure wires etc burned. Be nice to have specs on retiring and new control panel and relay type to use.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining 11 місяців тому

      Let me know if you can send me an email to the address listed on the about page. If so send me one and i will reach back to you. Thank you!

  • @199315Miro
    @199315Miro Рік тому

    I am restoring the same machine, but I am missing the electric motor that drives the automatic feeder, could you give me the rpm of this electric motor? And a photo of its mounting? Everything else works on my machine, so if you need any information, I'll be happy to help.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      I have not touched that machine in many years now. So many other things going on. I think you are asking about one of the internal motors that i am unable to get to at the moment.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      Can you send me an email it is listed on my about page. Thank you!

  • @sblack48
    @sblack48 Рік тому

    I would expect the real benefit to be improved damping, not so much stiffness

    • @sblack48
      @sblack48 Рік тому

      Which might be even more beneficial

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      I added in steel supports that work with the epoxy to increase the stiffness. I wanted to reduce the flex as well

  • @k.s.1871
    @k.s.1871 Рік тому

    Fun with Epoxy ! The magic of Chemistry !

  • @floridaflywheelersantiquee7578

    Thanks for sharing

  • @TheAyrCaveShop
    @TheAyrCaveShop Рік тому

    Wow big improvement 👍👍👍👍

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP Рік тому

    Nice Phil, What does the head weigh?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      The head is over 100lbs but i am not sure. It is bulky. Ill get those weights as i move onto those sections.

    • @RRINTHESHOP
      @RRINTHESHOP Рік тому

      not to bad@@AlmostMachining

  • @JourneymanRandy
    @JourneymanRandy Рік тому

    I bought the same scale. Nice

  • @TrPrecisionMachining
    @TrPrecisionMachining Рік тому

    scraping is fantastic Phil ..thanks for your time

  • @bearsrodshop7067
    @bearsrodshop7067 Рік тому

    It will be making chips soon👍. Made todays chemo with new mix, and no side effects, and made may day. And no blood fusion required 😎

  • @MrEndoftheRoadRC
    @MrEndoftheRoadRC Рік тому

    Nice.

  • @DCT_Aaron_Engineering
    @DCT_Aaron_Engineering Рік тому

    G’day Phil. The epoxy granite should work well and stiffen everything up. Cheers Aaron

  • @DCT_Aaron_Engineering
    @DCT_Aaron_Engineering Рік тому

    G’day Phil. That’s a great project mate. Look forward to seeing your progress mate. Cheers Aaron

  • @brandontscheschlog
    @brandontscheschlog Рік тому

    Ill be following this very closely. My RF-45 has the same symptoms and it will be interesting to see how you resolve these issues. Is there any other way to measure the difference in height of the two ways of the base or the only way to do that is to use the saddle?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      If you had access to a large measuring machine they could be done at the same time. A good portion of my issue is the base.

    • @brandontscheschlog
      @brandontscheschlog Рік тому

      I just got done scraping the bottom of my saddle and now am doing the top. I will try to use this to scrape the base by. I believe Richard King suggested using a level to get them close. I will look in the Connelly machine reconditioning book and see if there’s another method that works well or better. I don’t have a large CMM at my disposable.

    • @brandontscheschlog
      @brandontscheschlog Рік тому

      One other question, will you be doing a series on correcting this and did you look into the other components, such as the column?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      @@brandontscheschlog im skipping some of the support welding. It has been super hot here. Next video will show the column flex and then go into the epoxy and support work under the base. That has to happen before i finish scraping.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      @@brandontscheschlog i do not have RK type tools to be using. I will show the results and some of the scraping as well. I turned the section of the base that rides under the saddle into a flat that i used to gage to surfaces of the saddle to base to. I have a little bit more to work on the gibs yet on the base. I have also turcited the saddle bottom and once the epoxy is done ill scrape it all in. The issue comes from the base not being Ridgid for what i would like.

  • @GuysQuicksilver999
    @GuysQuicksilver999 Рік тому

    DID YOU FINISH THIS AND IS IT FOR SALE ?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      It is the last machine on my list to rebuild. Probably starting on it next year.

    • @GuysQuicksilver999
      @GuysQuicksilver999 Рік тому

      I have one ,, and its the perfect machine for a job I'm doing.. looking to get a second one for my winter home in Fla so I can keep the job running when I'm down there @@AlmostMachining

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      @@GuysQuicksilver999 it has some stuff that needs to be repaired but i should be able to get it going. Right now it is mill, grinder, grinder, grinder. Zeto

  • @hersch_tool
    @hersch_tool Рік тому

    AWESOME work you're doing on this machine. You are turning this mill into a quality tool!

  • @bearsrodshop7067
    @bearsrodshop7067 Рік тому

    Last night was our chance to see a Blue Moon until 2037. I think the Man Above mite need your help to scrap in a new path for the moon to travel in so it will come back around sooner (@@)! I wish I had your talents, that's and awesome finish, Bear. Ps enjoyed hearing from you yesterday, Keep on Keeping on, and watch that heat! Bear

  • @Rustinox
    @Rustinox Рік тому

    I absolutely admire the amount of patience you have to do all this. Nice job, Phil.

  • @hilltopmachineworks2131
    @hilltopmachineworks2131 Рік тому

    👍🙂

  • @floridaflywheelersantiquee7578

    Thanks for sharing Phil Enjoyed

  • @TheAyrCaveShop
    @TheAyrCaveShop Рік тому

    A lot of work and great information 👍 Man that scraping looks nice 👍 ATB......

  • @sierraspecialtyauto7049
    @sierraspecialtyauto7049 Рік тому

    Good progress, Phil. Is that "our" straightedge?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      That was the one from 22. I have used the new one too :)

  • @RotarySMP
    @RotarySMP Рік тому

    Your scraping is fantastic Phil. Lovely even pattern. I considered using an RF-7045 until my Maho came up. Those castings look pretty nice.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      Thank you, I have spent an extreme amount of time thinking on this machine. It is getting closer. I can't do the final inspections and fits just yet. Lots of other mating surfaces to go.

    • @RotarySMP
      @RotarySMP Рік тому

      @@AlmostMachining It is going to be the nicest RF45.

  • @kimber1958
    @kimber1958 Рік тому

    Good day Phil . very interesting. explanation is excellent you're quite the teacher. I can only imagine the precision that you're striving for. maybe one day I'll be at a point to where such things matter

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      Thank you Kimber, i just want it good. You have done really well with your new mill!

  • @ClanChapman1rRS
    @ClanChapman1rRS Рік тому

    Looks like you have your work cut out for you. Is it possible that as long as you have maximum co-planer contact side to side & front to rear regardless of level or parallel with the bottom, any deviation from absolute level can be compensated for by tramming of the head? I'm thinking that maximum co-planar is a primary concern to achieve maximum ridgity. ... or maybe my head is up my rear.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      Thank you, i think the limit is going to be the machine. The castings builder work put in. Etc.

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP Рік тому

    Lots of work Phil. You are getting there, Stay cool Winter is coming.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      Thank you Randy! It was 116 yesterday.

    • @RRINTHESHOP
      @RRINTHESHOP Рік тому

      That is just to hot for anything. Of course that was everyday on some ships enginerooms, it can be brutal.@@AlmostMachining

  • @ZXLMaster
    @ZXLMaster Рік тому

    I found a template for folding this on the internet about 12 years ago. It works.

  • @mercyalsiyang5259
    @mercyalsiyang5259 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for the skills you share.

  • @sto2779
    @sto2779 Рік тому

    4:40 - Jeeze that thing got a huge chip, what kind of chip is it? Why does it have to be so computational? Have any idea what kind of encoder system the height gauge uses for the linear type with a strip at the center?

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      It is older tech. I would imagine it does both the counting of the encoder and the display works.

  • @bearsrodshop7067
    @bearsrodshop7067 Рік тому

    Great show again this years, even though it was from my office chair. Phill, you shoould have grapped up that Henrob tourch. I have owned one since 2004, and when one needs a thin controlled flame for silver soildering, it's the cats butt! Nice load you are hauling to the Bash.

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      RR picked up that torch. The guy I was selling that stuff for is pretty cool. Lots of really good items but a bit pricy. The bash was fun. Lots of work :). Stay well!

  • @ronsreadyornotshop
    @ronsreadyornotshop Рік тому

    what you bringing to the bash?

  • @Rustinox
    @Rustinox Рік тому

    I wish I could be there. But I can't...

    • @AlmostMachining
      @AlmostMachining Рік тому

      We will bring you in spirit :). I can promise someone will talk about you and your epic work!

    • @Rustinox
      @Rustinox Рік тому

      @@AlmostMachining Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.

  • @TheAyrCaveShop
    @TheAyrCaveShop Рік тому

    Looks like I need to stop by the ATM 😁

  • @RRINTHESHOP
    @RRINTHESHOP Рік тому

    Good deal Phil.

  • @MrEndoftheRoadRC
    @MrEndoftheRoadRC Рік тому

    Dang bro, that's a slew of loot. Have fun.