Atlas Horizontal Mill Change-o-matic Window

wlburton

wlburton

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I've noticed that, like the one on mine, the window for the feed display on most mills that people post pictures of has turned an opaque yellowish red and you can't see through it very well if at all. I ordered a 12" x 12" piece of 1/8" "Impact-Resistant Polycarbonate Sheet" from McMaster-Carr which seems to be the perfect replacement (that was the smallest piece I could find at the time). The drive pins holding the brass plate can be driven out from the back. Since I only used a 1 3/8 x 1 7/8" piece I have a lot left and would be happy to cut out a piece, put it in a regular envelope, and send it for free to anyone in this group (in the U.S.) who wants one until I run out of polycarbonate sheet or stamps.

Bill
 
....I am in Canada, and do NOT need any, but cheers to you!
That's what it is all about!
-brino
 
I sent a "conversation" hope that qualifies as well. What did you use to get the pins out? What size punch?
Did you have to take the cover off the machine to get at the back?
 
34_40 said:
I sent a "conversation" hope that qualifies as well. What did you use to get the pins out? What size punch?
Did you have to take the cover off the machine to get at the back?
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I'll send you one on Monday. You do have to take the cover off. When I did mine the holes were actually filled and painted over so I didn't see them and I ground off the heads (most drive pins that I've see are drilled through but some are blind drilled). If you look hard enough you'll find the holes--then you'll be able to drive them out and reuse the pins and not have to worry about marring the brass cover. I bought a box of drive screws (they're #2 x 3/8) so if you want I can send you three of them--let me know if you do. The hole is about a #39 or #40 drill size so you need something really small to push the pins out.

Bill
 
I have an MFA with the same problem. I'll PM my address and if there is any of the plate left, please send me a piece.
 
My mill is missing 2 of the drive pins. I plan to use screws also to place it back on. Did you tap the holes or just use small nuts on the back side?
 
I'd be thrilled to also get the pins! And thanks for all the knowledge too!!!

Great group of folks right here, what a way to start the new year. :)
 
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