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I have not seen a ball oiler that does not have a press fit mounting, if that is what you are speaking of.
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Yeah thanks Bob I just got the messed up oiler out and they look like press fit I will measure and order some. I'm not sure how many are on this mill but i do see one on the vice. I have never really seen these so it's a learning process. I'm ready to start on the base. I think I will use klean strip on it and wrap in plastic for a few hours and paint in rustoleam.
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Speed change pulley bearings. Before I complete destroy this friggin thing do they come off towards the bolt?
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Almost finished. Replace spindle bearings with angular type using Mikeys tutorial. Replaced pulley taper hearings SKFand tensioner bearings with the same. Had to build out my work bench a foot or so and just cleaned it up a little paint and soon we will see how she cuts. I need a couple hand wheels if anybody wants to sell me. I want a DRO and power feed next not sure which I should do first any suggestions ? I got this far because if this forum so thanks to all. Mark
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Steady steady wins the race .Nice job on the mill looks like it will be better than new with a touch more fetling
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Good article here about washing vs baking soda and electrolysis:
Baking Soda Vs. Washing Soda as an Electrolytic Derusting Electrolyte
Baking Soda or Washing Soda for the electrolytic derusting process, that is the question. This aricle gives you the answer.
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Looks very nice, Mark!
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Vertical end play on my RF-30. I got the mill together and made some test cuts. Then when changing out the collet I feel the spindle move up and down. I know that can't be right. Do I need a bigger thrust washer? I used angular bearings that were a tad shorter but made it up with a thrust washer. But this is like a sixteenth or so . I guess I tear it back down ? Anybody have this trouble?
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Do you have spindle play, or sleeve play? You can take the play out of the sleeve by closing the gap on the fine Z bevel gear. Just loosen the bolts on the 90-degree gear housing, adjust, and tighten. I did this over the weekend on mine, went from .020" play down to .004" and feel better for it.
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Hey Pontiac it is spindle play not sleeve play. I took great care putting this mill back together and operating it you have to follow methodical steps to get a nice result so I have to dial in my patience and not skip steps and check my tightening and good work holding protocol. I wonder if this helped in my problem check thumbnail I know better but sometimes I do stupid things. I had a a small piece of 6061 in the vice and was not supported like a normal person would do and it was ok until I took a heavier pass and it snapped that end mill like a twig. So i need to slow down a little and not do things i know are dicey. I hope I did not do any major damage. That vertical end play has got my worried.
