Mark, I have a running 2HL PLAIN that I got as scrap in 1973 and rebuilt. It is not a universal table but does have the universal - vertical head. It had failed bearings and had been parted out to keep another 2HL running. Had to replace a bearings and make 3 missing gears and a shiftier fork in the column main drive. Make sure the 2 pumped oil systems work, that was the problem that killed this one years ago.
Congrats on your machine! I just got the same exact model last year and just love it. David Dominessy has a great video in which he runs through all of the controls and lubrication points and oil types, which was very helpful to me. I agree with the other comment here that there is something amiss with your rapid traverse; it should sound smooth and not like it’s grinding. Have fun and good luck!
Thank you for posting this. This has been very informative for me since I just brought home a 1943 model. Mine was stuck in the rapid mode and after PB blaster and playing with the clutch, it finally broke loose and now works as it should. As you, I am learning this machine and loving it.
Glad my feeble video was appreciated. This past year hasn't been too good for using the machine due to serious health issues with my daughter, but she is on the mend finally and I look forward to making chips with it. Then I can hopefully make a better video of it devouring some steel.😁
I enjoyed the video as I bought a similar mill recently. Do you have a vertical head for the machine? If not I will buy that drive gear that is in the spindle. If you reply on this comment I should see it. Thanks, Brian
Mark, I have a running 2HL PLAIN that I got as scrap in 1973 and rebuilt. It is not a universal table but does have the universal - vertical head. It had failed bearings and had been parted out to keep another 2HL running. Had to replace a bearings and make 3 missing gears and a shiftier fork in the column main drive. Make sure the 2 pumped oil systems work, that was the problem that killed this one years ago.
This machine is a real CADILLAC for sure. I am looking for one myself. Keep up the great work fella. Peace
Congrats on your machine! I just got the same exact model last year and just love it. David Dominessy has a great video in which he runs through all of the controls and lubrication points and oil types, which was very helpful to me. I agree with the other comment here that there is something amiss with your rapid traverse; it should sound smooth and not like it’s grinding. Have fun and good luck!
Thank you for posting this. This has been very informative for me since I just brought home a 1943 model. Mine was stuck in the rapid mode and after PB blaster and playing with the clutch, it finally broke loose and now works as it should. As you, I am learning this machine and loving it.
Glad my feeble video was appreciated. This past year hasn't been too good for using the machine due to serious health issues with my daughter, but she is on the mend finally and I look forward to making chips with it. Then I can hopefully make a better video of it devouring some steel.😁
I can tell you that something sounds amiss with the rapid traverse. The machine I ran was smooth as silk. Good luck Mark
Greate! Thanks!
Nice machine
I enjoyed the video as I bought a similar mill recently. Do you have a vertical head for the machine? If not I will buy that drive gear that is in the spindle. If you reply on this comment I should see it. Thanks, Brian
Yes, I have the vertical head, so the gear is a keeper. Good luck with your new aquisition!
What did you pay for the girl ???