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Hi all, another "new" Toolmaster joins the group. I recently picked up a Cincinnati Milacron 1D. It seems to be an early 1970's machine (still has the rounded head, no provision for a tool head at the back end of the ram and Milacron badging on the nameplate). I understand Milacron started in the early 1970's. To date I have not powered it - still checking and cleaning (oh, and the usual - so many projects to work on before getting to this one). I have not found any major issues, other than any loose components were gone (spindle wrench, knee elevation handle, vise handle) - thankful to get it with a 6" Kurt and an MT4 adapter in the spindle. Several of the small knobs / handles are broken or bent - it is certainly a project machine, but one I believe will finish out well.
I have a small Maho milling machine, so I don't see a big problem making the spindle and knee crank tools. It may be easier to purchase the knee crank, but all the ones I have seen on ebay appear to be smaller (perhaps other 1D owners could comment on sources?). I am looking forward to the larger work envelop, X & Y & quill power feeds and higher spindle speeds. Not looking forward to tooling yet another machine - I'll probably go slow on that since the Maho serves most of the time.
I have a small Maho milling machine, so I don't see a big problem making the spindle and knee crank tools. It may be easier to purchase the knee crank, but all the ones I have seen on ebay appear to be smaller (perhaps other 1D owners could comment on sources?). I am looking forward to the larger work envelop, X & Y & quill power feeds and higher spindle speeds. Not looking forward to tooling yet another machine - I'll probably go slow on that since the Maho serves most of the time.