Glad you like them. You do not need 3 pins, 1 should work fine. I just made it 3 pins whilst I was drilling to perhaps spread the load a bit. Thanks for watching. Regards.
I think you may have talked me into the wheel. Never really thought of it making it easier to fine feed the quill. Loved the ending with the looney tunes. Also subscribed from Mr Crispin, I have seen a few of your videos previously. The Wohlhaupter (I have the Japanese licensed clone) boring facing head. Also watched some of the Tree head video. Look forward to watching more of them. Tim from Texas.
Go for it Tim, it will be the best workshop modification to a milling machine that you can do after fitting a DRO or Power Table Feed. Enjoy my other videos when you get time. Thanks for watching and this comment. Regards.
@@daveticehurst4191 I went straight to my shed and cut myself a piece of board for my milling table as a result of this video - wish I'd thought of that earlier.
Hi Ryan, Thanks for the view and the comment. So glad that you found it useful, hope you can make use of some of the ideas if you have a milling machine. Regards.
Nice work, I enjoy value adding to tools. I just tarted up a 6*4 bandsaw and a Vevor variable angle table so it is great to see new ideas. Maybe an umbellar holder will make the vices all weather????
Hello Robert, thanks for watching. I am not that desperate that I need to work in the rain, so I find something else to do and wait for a fine day if I need that vice. Regards.
Nice one Dave......Ahhh the Bridgeport.....I had one that I got from my last firm for 3 grand before they retrenched me in 2000 after the consultants reduced the tool room to practically nill personell......but after getting a part time job, before full time retirement, I sold it to my new boss who needed it more than I did and bought an AJAX mill, (made in UK) on EBAY for 3 1/2 grand with an inbuilt dicky gearbox, similar to the B/port but bigger, with fast traverse and feeds on all axes..... I do regret selling the B/port as I have to stand on a box to reach the draw bar nut with the AJAX....LOL and I'm 6 feet in my socks. The AJAX has Int 40 taper whereas the B/port had R8 which I think is far better as you can hold cutters with a few collets directly in the spindle end and the AJAX has to have an ER 32 collet chuck with 20 collets etc. I also have a small bench top mill, equipped with a DRO, converted from a jig borer, ......the AJAX has metric dials only and will soon be on the market when I downsize. I would also say that anyone who seriously uses a mill needs a surface grinder (worth their weight in gold) .......I acquired a Macson manual surface grinder back in the mid 80's for a grand and I would have to say you just cannot do without it once you get one.
Thank you Dave. Could you by chance include the diameter of boat wheel you are using on the quill? Searching on eBay suggest common sizes are 13.5 and 15 inch. Regardless of what you’re using, do you the the other size option would work as well (in other words, if you have the 13.5”, do you think you would also be happy with the 15”)?
Hi Joel, thanks for the view and your question, just been out to measure mine and it is a 13 and 1/2 " the size really depend on what your machine is. Do a mock up, grab a bit of 1/2" garden hose and make a 13 and 15 inch circle and offer it up to see what you think. The handwheel rim is about 1/2 " diameter so you can get and idea of the feel. I think what I did when looking on E-bay was not only the price but also the look of the wheel. This one has nice spokes, was a nice center boss fitting and it also had a palm knob for rapid turning. Hope this helps. Get back if you want any more help with it. Regards.
That was great, answered all my questions thanks 👍 One new one has come up though. How well does the tarp cope with oil/coolant? I've been using some rubber that gets soft and gummy with cutting oil. The rubber shop bloke said I need neoprene or nitrile but they cost an arm and a leg. Thinking the tarp might be a good alternative.
Hi Craig, thanks for the view and question. That tarp had been there ever since I had the mill well over 4 Years now. I have done nothing to it, not even wiped it down and up close it still looks shiny surface. Cant remember whether it was an offcut from a larger one or just the smallest one Bunnings sold. I have just gone out and checked, it is an offcut from a bigger one and it is folded in 4 thicknesses i.e. folded in half, draped over the support bar with plastic crocodile type clips holding it to the support bar, thus giving a 4 thickness backdrop. I mainly use Paraffin ( Keroscene ) as a coolant as I mainly do aluminium or some types of plastic. The Tarp should be oil and coolant proof, but if you get the smallest one Bunnings sells 2 X 2.4 Mtr, it is only $ 5 so can afford to throw it away when it gets in to bad a state. If you do a double thickness, providing you don't make holes in it, you can turn it side to side and inside out and get 4 goes at it. How's that for economy😊 Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Regards.
@@CraigsWorkshop I bought some nitrile sheet to do my way covers and even it breaks down over time - silicone would be the ultimate or the stuff they make high temp o rings from . I used to use those blue tarps to cover my machines but now that i run dehumidifiers i use either plastic or rubber lined painter sheets from bunnings as they seem more draught proof . The trick with those blue tarps is keep the UV light away as it turns them to powder .
Thanks Dave for an interesting overview of your milling machine modifications and improvements. Some useful ideas for me to take away.
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Andrew
Glad you enjoyed it Andrew. Thanks for the view. Regards.
Well played Dave! Thanks for sharing. Clever updates.
Thank you kindly. Thanks for watching. Regards.
Thanks Dave. Did not expect to see it so quickly! I will watch it straight away. 👍
Excellent video, Great ideas. Loved the brake handle, Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful Rodney, thanks for watching. Regards.
Thanks Dave, I particularly like the three pin arrangement for engaging the castellations. 👍
Glad you like them. You do not need 3 pins, 1 should work fine. I just made it 3 pins whilst I was drilling to perhaps spread the load a bit. Thanks for watching. Regards.
I think you may have talked me into the wheel. Never really thought of it making it easier to fine feed the quill. Loved the ending with the looney tunes. Also subscribed from Mr Crispin, I have seen a few of your videos previously. The Wohlhaupter (I have the Japanese licensed clone) boring facing head. Also watched some of the Tree head video. Look forward to watching more of them.
Tim from Texas.
Go for it Tim, it will be the best workshop modification to a milling machine that you can do after fitting a DRO or Power Table Feed. Enjoy my other videos when you get time. Thanks for watching and this comment. Regards.
Excellent tips Dave, thanks.
Very welcome Stuart, glad it may help you. Regards.
@@daveticehurst4191 I went straight to my shed and cut myself a piece of board for my milling table as a result of this video - wish I'd thought of that earlier.
That is a nice mill with some interesting additions. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for watching Ben, glad you found it interesting. Regards.
Some great modifications Dave. Love the dry and wet day vice thing, that's why I only have the one vice lol. Cheers, Jon
Thanks for watching Jon. Stay well. Regards.
Tuning in 💕💕💕
Thank You. Regards.
What a total wizard
Hi Ryan, Thanks for the view and the comment. So glad that you found it useful, hope you can make use of some of the ideas if you have a milling machine. Regards.
Subscribed on recommendation from Mr Crispin
Thank you Steven. I hope you can find some helpful tips amongst my various videos. Regards.
Always watching here sir
Thanks John. Regards
@@daveticehurst4191 your welcome sir, And always take care
good video Dave
Thanks for watching. Regards.
Just discovering your channel Dave and I joined 👍
Welcome aboard. Thanks for watching. I hope that you can find something of interest amongst my other videos. Regards.
Nice work, I enjoy value adding to tools. I just tarted up a 6*4 bandsaw and a Vevor variable angle table so it is great to see new ideas. Maybe an umbellar holder will make the vices all weather????
Hello Robert, thanks for watching. I am not that desperate that I need to work in the rain, so I find something else to do and wait for a fine day if I need that vice. Regards.
Nice one Dave......Ahhh the Bridgeport.....I had one that I got from my last firm for 3 grand before they retrenched me in 2000 after the consultants reduced the tool room to practically nill personell......but after getting a part time job, before full time retirement, I sold it to my new boss who needed it more than I did and bought an AJAX mill, (made in UK) on EBAY for 3 1/2 grand with an inbuilt dicky gearbox, similar to the B/port but bigger, with fast traverse and feeds on all axes..... I do regret selling the B/port as I have to stand on a box to reach the draw bar nut with the AJAX....LOL and I'm 6 feet in my socks.
The AJAX has Int 40 taper whereas the B/port had R8 which I think is far better as you can hold cutters with a few collets directly in the spindle end and the AJAX has to have an ER 32 collet chuck with 20 collets etc.
I also have a small bench top mill, equipped with a DRO, converted from a jig borer, ......the AJAX has metric dials only and will soon be on the market when I downsize.
I would also say that anyone who seriously uses a mill needs a surface grinder (worth their weight in gold) .......I acquired a Macson manual surface grinder back in the mid 80's for a grand and I would have to say you just cannot do without it once you get one.
Hello Ian, thanks for the view and this nice narrative on you experiences and your workshop equipment. Thanks for sharing. Regards.
this is great
Thanks for watching. Regards.
Thank you Dave. Could you by chance include the diameter of boat wheel you are using on the quill? Searching on eBay suggest common sizes are 13.5 and 15 inch. Regardless of what you’re using, do you the the other size option would work as well (in other words, if you have the 13.5”, do you think you would also be happy with the 15”)?
Hi Joel, thanks for the view and your question, just been out to measure mine and it is a 13 and 1/2 " the size really depend on what your machine is. Do a mock up, grab a bit of 1/2" garden hose and make a 13 and 15 inch circle and offer it up to see what you think. The handwheel rim is about 1/2 " diameter so you can get and idea of the feel. I think what I did when looking on E-bay was not only the price but also the look of the wheel. This one has nice spokes, was a nice center boss fitting and it also had a palm knob for rapid turning. Hope this helps. Get back if you want any more help with it. Regards.
That was great, answered all my questions thanks 👍 One new one has come up though. How well does the tarp cope with oil/coolant? I've been using some rubber that gets soft and gummy with cutting oil. The rubber shop bloke said I need neoprene or nitrile but they cost an arm and a leg. Thinking the tarp might be a good alternative.
Hi Craig, thanks for the view and question. That tarp had been there ever since I had the mill well over 4 Years now. I have done nothing to it, not even wiped it down and up close it still looks shiny surface. Cant remember whether it was an offcut from a larger one or just the smallest one Bunnings sold. I have just gone out and checked, it is an offcut from a bigger one and it is folded in 4 thicknesses i.e. folded in half, draped over the support bar with plastic crocodile type clips holding it to the support bar, thus giving a 4 thickness backdrop. I mainly use Paraffin ( Keroscene ) as a coolant as I mainly do aluminium or some types of plastic. The Tarp should be oil and coolant proof, but if you get the smallest one Bunnings sells 2 X 2.4 Mtr, it is only $ 5 so can afford to throw it away when it gets in to bad a state. If you do a double thickness, providing you don't make holes in it, you can turn it side to side and inside out and get 4 goes at it. How's that for economy😊 Hope this helps. Thanks for watching. Regards.
I think I have an old one here that I could try. Thanks for giving me the nudge.
@@CraigsWorkshop
I bought some nitrile sheet to do my way covers and even it breaks down over time - silicone would be the ultimate or the stuff they make high temp o rings from . I used to use those blue tarps to cover my machines but now that i run dehumidifiers i use either plastic or rubber lined painter sheets from bunnings as they seem more draught proof .
The trick with those blue tarps is keep the UV light away as it turns them to powder .
@@ianbertenshaw4350 thanks Ian. Good info 👍 I will try the painters drop sheets.
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First again watching premiere
Thanks for watching. Regards.