Wells-Index 847 Milling Machine - Ownership Thread

[davidpbest]

You might find this video useful in selecting a power feeder for your knee:

I have the Align feeders on my mill and love them. A Servo version is considerably more expensive. My install log is here (they have universal mounts that fit most Bridgeport clones).

 

[wachuko]

You might find this video useful in selecting a power feeder for your knee:

I have the Align feeders on my mill and love them. A Servo version is considerably more expensive. My install log is here (they have universal mounts that fit most Bridgeport clones).

David,

Thank you. I had watched that video. I was ready to buy the Align kit until I had a closer look at my knee lift mechanism… It is different from the Bridgeport and B-clones.

That is why I shared the photos. So I will need to see if there is a kit with the correct mount for mine. I would like to avoid the expense of a Servo unit…that is money that could go to the power drawbar that I want.

 

[wachuko]

The folks at https://machinerypartsdepot.com/ had the bottom cover for the Servo for only 3.75! Ordered the missing one and a spare.

I also saw that the tank for the oiler was back in stock…mine is fine, but I wanted a spare, so got one of those as well…



I have to remember to take the gallon of oil, that I have here in Orlando , with me to Ocala…

I looked at the power feeds they have but did not see anything with a Wells-Index application…

 

[Janderso]

I just got the serial number search results...

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That is the coolest thing I’ve seen all day!

 

[davidpbest]

David,

Thank you. I had watched that video. I was ready to buy the Align kit until I had a closer look at my knee lift mechanism… It is different from the Bridgeport and B-clones.

That is why I shared the photos. So I will need to see if there is a kit with the correct mount for mine. I would like to avoid the expense of a Servo unit…that is money that could go to the power drawbar that I want.

Sorry, I didn't look closely enough at the photos to begin with - yea, that is different than a Bridgeport. I'm sure Wells will have some ideas but my guess is they'll push you to a Servo unit. Keep us posted. Still jealous that you have the 847.

 

[wachuko]

Making a list... Most of parts I just want to change for cosmetic reasons...

From this diagram (all for cosmetic reasons) :

(1) 880-005-003 - 10-32x1/4 Soc Set Screw
(1) 100-003-000 - Cartridge Bearing Lock Nut - #8 in the diagram
(4) 880-000-048 - 1/4x20x3/4 Soc Hd Cap Screw - #2 in the diagram
(1) 100-003-004 - Left Belt Guard - #25 in the diagram
(4) 880-076-026 - Knurled 1/4-20x3/8 Screw - #24 in the diagram
(1) 100-003-003 - Right Belt Guard - #38 in the diagram
(1) 100-004-525 - Name Plate - #34 in the diagram
(4) 880-110-018 - #4x5/15 Drive Screw - #35 in the diagram







And from this diagram (this is the handwheel that is missing from my machine):

(1) 100-004-545 - Quill Feed Handwheel - #30 in the diagram
(1) 880-052-001 - Ball Plunger - #31 in the diagram



Then I need:

(1) Knee power feed - still searching for correct part number
(1) Make cover for rear of head support. Right now there is no cover... interesting as I have seen covers in a few other machines. Cool thing is that I found another/spare drawbar inside when I looked...



(1) Install 4 outlet 110v box in the back of the machine to plug DRO and Power Feeds... to minimize the amount of wires going to the wall...

I do not have a parts diagram with part numbers for the rest of the machine. Edit: Found it in the document I had...



I need the following:
(1) 898-016-001 Saddle Clamp Lever Knob and (1) 100-019-061 Rod... it was replaced with a bolt... Take a look... it works, but since I am ordering first the missing handwheel, might as well order this knob while I am at it.



(2) Name plates that go in the column - I do not have the part numbers for these... cosmetic of course...
(1) Model and Serial number plate - mine is all gone... can't see squat except for the stamped model and serial number.

This is what mine look like:





This is what it should look like:




(1) And last... a Maxi Torque Rite Air Power Draw Bar... I reached out to them and got the document with the information I need to provide to get the correct one for my machine. First I want to install the VFD and have the machine running before ordering the power draw bar...

 

[wachuko]

…Still jealous that you have the 847.

Well…you gave me the push to buy it! So it was your fault!

 

[wachuko]

Well, @davidpbest , you called it... it ended up being a Servo unit... Could not find anything else that had the mounting kit for the Wells-Index...

Order placed with Machine Tool Products (https://www.machinetoolproducts.com/) for a:

Servo Products - Servo 140 Z Axis Knee Power Feed for Wells Index 847 - M-0980-140 (QNMTP27610)

I continue to contribute to the debt index ... goodness...building my shop looks further and further away...

And just got off the phone with the folks at Wells-Index... they are giving me a quote on the parts... For now I only want to order the quill feed handwheel, the Saddle Clamp Lever Knob with its rod, and the serial/model plate. But I want pricing on the rest to determine when I order that...

 

[wachuko]

Folks at Wells-Index are great! Got a call and the pricing... Some parts are no longer available, but those were not critical... Will be ordering the rest that is available...

 

[wachuko]

Parts arrived



Much better!!



And these arrived as well.. new covers for the bottom gear on the Servo power feeds. Some parts for the oiling system as well...




But, unfortunately, new tank arrived with damage...



Email sent to H&W Machine Repair and Rebuilding Inc. (https://machinerypartsdepot.com/) to get a replacement.