G0619 - Powered Z-axis Handwheel And Other Mods

I use my Starrett wall chart all the time. :D
 
Just took tomh suggestion , went to starrett tools ordered charts ,but need to go to educational , not the metrology . Still the best tool company after all these years. I remember sending letter request for the pocket cards when I was in our vocational school 40 years ago. Dear lord time sure rockets by. My account was so old it wasnt even still there. Couldn't find it anyway. Sure would be nice if we still had some vokie schools around here. They seem to have gone the higher Ed way. I've been tutoring a young man over two years trying to teach him a trade to survive this messed up world doing something he likes to do. Oh I didn't say it but he's autistic but extremely high function . Loves working with his hands doing small engine repairs. I think he will be a great asset for a busy dealer around here or a lawns caper company.
 
dsgoodsell, great job on your G0619 modifications. I like the dual Z-axis lifting struts as I have a single strut that I was never happy with. Are the 50 lb. struts adequate in lifting the head assembly? Thanks for posting. Bob
 
dsgoodsell, great job on your G0619 modifications. I like the dual Z-axis lifting struts as I have a single strut that I was never happy with. Are the 50 lb. struts adequate in lifting the head assembly? Thanks for posting. Bob
Bob,

I estimated the head weighed 85 lbs so I bought two 50 lb struts. Luckily they work great. Now when you crank the handwheel, you can barely tell the difference between going up and going down. However, since I installed a motor, now I just push a button. Sweet.

Dave
 
Dave, thanks for the info, I think that I am going to go that way and replace my single 75 lb with 2 50's. Bob
 
Hi Dave great info, Thanks. I'm in the market for a mill and was looking at the 619 how do you like it?
 
Hi Dave great info, Thanks. I'm in the market for a mill and was looking at the 619 how do you like it?
Keith,

I had a smaller Little Machine Shop(LMS) mill before, but it doesn't compare to the 0619. The 0619 is much sturdier and the X & Y axis leadscrews are 10 TPI instead of 16 TPI, like the LMS machine. 16 TPI is a pain!

I'm glad I added the Z-axis motor. It makes it much easier to move the head up and down, no more endless cranking. I like the fine control on the Z-axis too. You can dial in very precise depths, in combination with the built-in Z-axis DRO. All in all, I would highly recommend this unit, over the smaller cheaper machines.

Although you will probably need a lift to get it up on the bench. It's pretty heavy.

Dave
 
Keith,

I had a smaller Little Machine Shop(LMS) mill before, but it doesn't compare to the 0619. The 0619 is much sturdier and the X & Y axis leadscrews are 10 TPI instead of 16 TPI, like the LMS machine. 16 TPI is a pain!

I'm glad I added the Z-axis motor. It makes it much easier to move the head up and down, no more endless cranking. I like the fine control on the Z-axis too. You can dial in very precise depths, in combination with the built-in Z-axis DRO. All in all, I would highly recommend this unit, over the smaller cheaper machines.

Although you will probably need a lift to get it up on the bench. It's pretty heavy.

Dave

Dave
Thanks for the feedback, this is going to be my first and probably my last otherwise SWMBO will have me living in the garage:). Thanks again.

Keith
 
This is really a fantastic modded G0619! I really like what you've done and has inspired me to do something to mine even though I'm just a novice at the machining technology.
 
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