Hi Glitch
It is all cozy but that is as far as it has gotten so far! Been busy at work the last couple of weeks so no energy left to play around in the shop. I have to finish running the 120V in this weekend. I am about 7-9 years out from retirement too, depending on how much longer I work! I am probably going to go to part time after 65 if circumstances permit. I ordered up a vise and some other odds and ends yesterday. I was going to get a Kurt vise but I decided since I am planning on building any space shuttles a generic one would do. I also ordered up a facing mill and a horizontal dial gauge so I can set the nod and tram as I manipulated the head getting it in place. I bolted some aluminum in and made a few chips, this is my youtube of the momentous occasion!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CXuLHlThlE
QUOTE=Glitch;160941]Hey folks!
Lust took over and I also ordered a 9x35V. Nice to see you got yours all cozy in your shop already sparky! I am the same as sparky and Stonebriar. Just a hobbiest looking to buy a quality machine without having to troubleshoot or rebuild a new chinese machine. About 9 years from retirement getting all my toys bought.
Tim, me looks like you made a very nice upgrade from files! Hehehehe...
Hoped you guys could maybe help with some information since some of you have your machines already...
What is your spindle nose size so I can go ahead and order a indicol clamp.
what oils were reccomended for the machine? Light spindle oil? Any certain way oil?
anything else I need to know ahead of time?
is there any kind of manual or literature?
has anyone run a indicator on the spindle? Running true?
i appreciate any and all help.[/QUOTE]