Millrite Y Power Feed

[Jonathans]

Hi,
I just purchased a Burke Millrite with a 5" riser. After I bought it I was looking at the pictures a little closer and realized that the model I have coming has the 13" crossfeed capability. It will encroach an additional 5" into my limited space, but the extra crossfeed will be welcome. Can someone please recommend a Y axis crossfeed power drive for the Millrite? While we're at it, perhaps a power knee drive as well. I'm not lazy. I just have a bad back!

 

[Uglydog]

You might be able to make one of these.
http://www.snrmachine.com/cybp.htm

Daryl
MN

 

[Jonathans]

I'm looking for one more like this
http://www.amazon.com/Milling-Machine-Y-Axis-Torque-Bridgeport/dp/B00INBT5FY
When one of these is installed I want to make sure that the original dial and handle will still fit fine.

 

[Chipmaker39]

Jon, Did you have any luck adding the Y power feed?

 

[eeler1]

Bridgeport style power feeds fit the millrites, at least it did on my Powermatic millrite, Butnot a drop in, especially if you want to keep the dial. You will likely have to make an extension for the lead screw and maybe some other parts.

 

[Bob Korves]

The original post is from 2015.