U.S. Machine Tool Company, Vertical Milling Machine, Model V, rehab help needed

[woodtickgreg]

That's a great score, and the bonus stuff makes it even sweeter! Congrats!

 

[Barnes]

Sorry for the long delay in responding. I've been preoccupied for the last couple of months.

Here's a pic of my machine and a picture of a similar machine in better condition:


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I have a model V2461 with lima motor r8 collects

Nice setup. What type of collets are you using?

 

[Barnes]

I have a model V2461 with lima motor r8 collects

R8 collets need info on this machine US Machine tool co. milling machine any help...would be great,pictures or manual....Thanks

 

[Barnes]

I also have one. Could I get a copy of the manual & lub Chart Please.

Do you have manual for your US mill? MAY I get a copy or any info on this mill...Thanks

 

[1Bender]

Seems more of them are popping up…mine is currently in the floor of my shop but ain’t had time to do much else with it as of yet…

 

[1Bender]

Do you have manual for your US mill? MAY I get a copy or any info on this mill...Thanks

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/132/22965.pdf

That’s the best manual I could find for mine…still looking for information on it…there’s also a sales brochure out there on it…

 

[Swiftfingers]

I'm trying to get a grasp on how big this machine is, there's one for sale about 3 hours from me... It looks a little smaller than a Bridgeport?

 

[matthewsx]

I'm trying to get a grasp on how big this machine is, there's one for sale about 3 hours from me... It looks a little smaller than a Bridgeport?

Yes, smaller than a Bridgeport. About the size of a Rockwell or PM 835. Definitely home hobby shop size.

PM-835S Milling Machine – Precision Matthews Machinery Co.

www.precisionmatthews.com

Here's more info.

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www.lathes.co.uk

John

 

[Swiftfingers]

Yes, smaller than a Bridgeport. About the size of a Rockwell or PM 835. Definitely home hobby shop size.

PM-835S Milling Machine – Precision Matthews Machinery Co.

www.precisionmatthews.com

Here's more info.

Page Title

www.lathes.co.uk

John

Thanks, that gives me the incentive to go look at it on Saturday.

 

[matthewsx]

Thanks, that gives me the incentive to go look at it on Saturday.

Pay attention to the spindle bore along with everything else mechanical. If it's an R8 you're good to go, B&S 9 or other try to get a full set of collets. It's not a deal breaker but anything other than R8 should be less $$ IMHO.

John

Oh, and take pictures....