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Installed an X Axis Power Feed on my Bridgeport Mill
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One of the first things I added to my PM knee mill was a drill motor adapter. I did it the lazy (and CHEAP) way - drilled and tapped a bolt circle (Thanks, DRO!) and used #6-32 cap screws to mate with the knee lift crown.
The large disk, adapted from a timing belt pulley, was intended as a way to fine-adjust the knee. Turned out not very useful, so I removed it. Now I can store the knee lift (nose down) in a nearby length of 2" PVC pipe. I have several battery drills, so this one can stay at the mill full time. It's worked VERY well since I built it.
The large disk, adapted from a timing belt pulley, was intended as a way to fine-adjust the knee. Turned out not very useful, so I removed it. Now I can store the knee lift (nose down) in a nearby length of 2" PVC pipe. I have several battery drills, so this one can stay at the mill full time. It's worked VERY well since I built it.