leveling adjusters for wells index mill

[3strucking]

I wanted to make some leveling plates for my wells index mill. I have some .750"x 3" plate that i was going to cut 24" long to bolt under the mill. On each end of the plate I was going to install leveling screws. Does anyone know if .750" is thick enough to support my mill? Owners manual states that my 645 weighs 2800 lbs.

 

[Wreck™Wreck]

Don't bother with leveling unless you plan on using a level for setups or often use flood coolant, if the later give it a bias towards the back so that the coolant easily runs back into the sump.

Otherwise place stock in machine and mill away, that simple. It is a stand alone machine that is not 100" long and subject to twist such as a very long lathe/mill made in more then one piece.

 

[4GSR]

A Index 645 mill doesn't weigh 2800 lbs. More like 2200 lbs. As least thats about what mine weighs.

I have mine sitting on four pieces of 1 x 6 x 6 pine square blocks and I believe a couple of door shims crammed under one corner to keep it from rocking. Been like that for the last 12 years.

 

[3strucking]

you are right about the weight. I went back and looked in the manual and shipping weight is 2100 with standard table. I guess that mine is a few pounds more since I have the 9x46 table. I think I will do as you have and just shim it where needed.

 

[rock_breaker]

You have not mentioned the floor that it sits on, I would guess concrete. If a joisted wood floor, you may want to spread the weight around. My mill/drill - stand/cabinet is on 4 inverted carriage bolts in 4" x 4" plates that have a 1/2" hole in them. Not the best on a wood floor but it hasn't fallen through yet. It does have some harmonic movement with noticeably out of balance projects.
Have a good day
Ray