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I used my r-30 yesterday for the first time. a couple things are going to need work, one of which is me... I think I will need to put a tag on the power switch to remind me that the head MUST BE tightened to the column. that quill really can move around when drilling a hole.
another thing, a small center drill in a r8 collet will not reach the table even with the head lowered all the way down.
must figure out some sort of riser or use the vice.
also, I need to figure out someway to easily move them big belts on the top, to change speed, easier. just things that need practice im sure. im use to my old j-head Bridgeport. I can't say I miss it yet. . . but,
and then tools for the tools, something to hold all my collets in an easily accessable place. maybe a wood block mounted on the wall or something.
this weekend im going to install dro's on the "y" & "z" axis. anxious to see how easy that will be.
another thing, a small center drill in a r8 collet will not reach the table even with the head lowered all the way down.
must figure out some sort of riser or use the vice.
also, I need to figure out someway to easily move them big belts on the top, to change speed, easier. just things that need practice im sure. im use to my old j-head Bridgeport. I can't say I miss it yet. . . but,
and then tools for the tools, something to hold all my collets in an easily accessable place. maybe a wood block mounted on the wall or something.
this weekend im going to install dro's on the "y" & "z" axis. anxious to see how easy that will be.