30yo cnc lathe....really pretty clean...all things considered. $20 for rollers....very reasonable. Fully functional lathe? Just clean up & run? Dude, what are ya complaining about?! You got a great deal! Good for you!
I can't wait to power it up! I was able to backup the parameters prior to removing it from the last shop, so I hope its relatively pain free. The RPC will be an exciting build - I'm nearly done collecting parts for it.
cool machine! I went to some similar cleaning marathon when I picked my deckel maho mill. I have the feeling its also a nice way to familiar yourself with a new piece of equipment.
Thank you! Same to you with your Deckel / Maho! I really love Deckels, FPs in particular are the best manual machines I've had the pleasure of using. I couldn't agree more, cleaning is always the best first step in a healthy relationship with an old machine!
Thats pretty sweet! heck of a clean up job!!! Even if you end up needing to fix something major its relatively cheap and haas machines are decent not as sh!tty as some claim
Thank you! I know various years of machines have varying issues, but the proof is in the pudding. This lathe has had 25+ years of continuous operation, and both the operator and shop lead told me it consistently held +/-.0005", possibly tighter, but they rarely would do work tighter than that. I spent a lot of time in automation and controls and all of the components are of high quality. Yaskawa servos and drives, for example. Despite the dirt, which anyone would expect from a production machine of this age, the components are in relatively good shape- it wasn't really abused and had regular maintenance by Haas. Once we have power we will do a thorough check of all systems, including attempting to measure any wear.
I've definitely seen far worse. I try to keep my machines cleaner than the average production shop- greatly aids me when it comes time to maintain or repair them. Thanks for tuning in!
I have spent a decent amount of time around machines that cut nothing but graphite and carbon all day - those are entirely on another level compared to this. I've been lucky enough to avoid anything too nasty thankfully - I've heard some horror stories.
30yo cnc lathe....really pretty clean...all things considered. $20 for rollers....very reasonable. Fully functional lathe? Just clean up & run? Dude, what are ya complaining about?! You got a great deal! Good for you!
$20 a piece! Just a bit of humor- I'm over the moon!
One tip when vacuuming chips. Pull the filter, used a bower in my shop for over a year that way and it did fantastic
Oil Eater worked so much better for me that those other commercial degreasers. Nice work!
@@terrellbradshaw3504 I'll have to give that a try! I use PSC1000 from tractor supply co in my parts cleaner and find that works really well.
What a fantastic find! I look forward to seeing your first chips! *edit* And your approach to a RPC...
I can't wait to power it up! I was able to backup the parameters prior to removing it from the last shop, so I hope its relatively pain free. The RPC will be an exciting build - I'm nearly done collecting parts for it.
cool machine! I went to some similar cleaning marathon when I picked my deckel maho mill. I have the feeling its also a nice way to familiar yourself with a new piece of equipment.
Thank you! Same to you with your Deckel / Maho! I really love Deckels, FPs in particular are the best manual machines I've had the pleasure of using. I couldn't agree more, cleaning is always the best first step in a healthy relationship with an old machine!
Glad this video got recommended to me. Can't wait to follow the process. I love machinery restoration! Got a new subscriber :)
I appreciate you following along!! Lots to come!
You call that dirty….?
lol
Young padawan, much to learn you have.
@@Ernie-zk3gb a friend of mine works at a graphite shop... Thats another level.
Nice!
Thanks!
Thats pretty sweet! heck of a clean up job!!! Even if you end up needing to fix something major its relatively cheap and haas machines are decent not as sh!tty as some claim
Thank you! I know various years of machines have varying issues, but the proof is in the pudding. This lathe has had 25+ years of continuous operation, and both the operator and shop lead told me it consistently held +/-.0005", possibly tighter, but they rarely would do work tighter than that. I spent a lot of time in automation and controls and all of the components are of high quality. Yaskawa servos and drives, for example. Despite the dirt, which anyone would expect from a production machine of this age, the components are in relatively good shape- it wasn't really abused and had regular maintenance by Haas. Once we have power we will do a thorough check of all systems, including attempting to measure any wear.
If you ever have to clean something like this again maybe look for comercial oven and fryer cleaner.
I appreciate the suggestion! That would have been a good idea in the motor area, where the grime was especially thick.
you missed a spot 😁
After a few months of finding spots I missed... I think I've come to accept that I won't be getting them all....
But dang it I will try!
2 bottles of degreasser will solve your problems.Lathe is beautiful
That is not that dirty. It’s actually fairly clean.
I've definitely seen far worse. I try to keep my machines cleaner than the average production shop- greatly aids me when it comes time to maintain or repair them.
Thanks for tuning in!
I don't think you have seen a dirty machine 🤣
I have spent a decent amount of time around machines that cut nothing but graphite and carbon all day - those are entirely on another level compared to this. I've been lucky enough to avoid anything too nasty thankfully - I've heard some horror stories.