Dorian Right Angle Attachment

[MyLilMule]

I came across this Dorian right angle attachment for a Bridgeport. I haven't been able to find any kind of operation manual anywhere.

I took it apart to clean it and check bearings. It was loaded with grease.

What kind of grease is used in these things? How much should I put in there and how often?

The bearings seem OK, but, oddly enough, they had rubber seals on both sides. I would think that if you're loading this with grease, you wouldn't want them sealed? Or maybe it's not supposed to be loaded with grease like it was?

 

[markba633csi]

Probably want it only partially filled- Dorian's still in business aren't they? You could ask them

 

[mmcmdl]

https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/09056946?cid=ppc-google-&mkwid=%7Cdc&pcrid=&rd=k&product_id=09056946&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3cnd4OzcggMVwjKtBh369wmBEAQYASABEgKfKfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

They have a grease fitting . I thought the BP's took oil but I'll have to check for sure .

 

[MyLilMule]

Probably want it only partially filled- Dorian's still in business aren't they? You could ask them

I sent them an email. I don't expect a response until at least next week.

 

[jarhead]

Manual for a Right angle milling head?

I recently acquired a Dorian r-8 right angle head. I would like to pick up the components and use my BP clone as a horizontal miller from time to time. I need to get a copy of a manual or instruction sheet to put together the components. Can anyone help me out with this? Dorian, Enco and...

www.hobby-machinist.com

 

[MyLilMule]

I had seen that, but I wasn't positive that was for a Dorian.

I still wonder if the "grease zerk" on the side of it isn't in fact an oil zerk. Which, TBH, makes a lot more sense than grease. Especially with the bearings being sealed on both sides.

 

[mmcmdl]

So BP heads take oil which I thought I remembered . I checked my Quill Master head today and it is a sealed unit but has a place for adding oil .

 

[MyLilMule]

I think what I am going to do is repack the bearings with white grease, put just a little on the bevel gears, and then fill it with some oil once it's back together.