Volstro instructions

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rickseeman

Cast Iron

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Oct 7, 2014

• Jun 24, 2017

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I bought a Volstro rotary milling head for my Bridgeport but I don't have any instructions/operators manual for it. (I even have a project to do with it now.) I did a search on this site for threads and found many, one even had a link to a digital copy of a manual and brochure but the link was very old and didn't work anymore. Can anyone help me on this? If it matters, mine is an older one with the E-16 collets. But I'll take anything I can get. Thank you. [email protected] 501-519-7425

 

JRIowa

Diamond

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May 27, 2003

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Marshalltown, Iowa, USA

• Jun 26, 2017

• #2

Volstro heads came with instructions! Wow, I've never seen any.
You might try the BP forum.
JR

 

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j lewis

Aluminum

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NJ

• Jun 26, 2017

• #3

I had one and used it a lot back before CNC. Mine had old style E-25, not ER. Basic starting instruction might be, plan your job so you are always moving in one direction since you can't take backlash out 'in the cut' without problems. It's a pretty neat device. You can machine a radius tangent to an angle, also using the quill feed to get continuous rotational cut[o-ring grooves?]. Unlike using a RT, you can move your work centers around using the machine table. Any questions, you can pm me, I'll try to help. JinNJ

 

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Joe Gwinn

Stainless

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Boston, MA area

• Jun 26, 2017

• #4

rickseeman said:

I bought a Volstro rotary milling head for my Bridgeport but I don't have any instructions/operators manual for it. (I even have a project to do with it now.) I did a search on this site for threads and found many, one even had a link to a digital copy of a manual and brochure but the link was very old and didn't work anymore. Can anyone help me on this? If it matters, mine is an older one with the E-16 collets. But I'll take anything I can get. Thank you. [email protected] 501-519-7425

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See if there was a patent. The description and drawing may help.

 

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MichaelP

Titanium

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IL/WI border

• Jun 26, 2017

• #5

Rick,

Check your e-mail.

 

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rickseeman

Cast Iron

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Oct 7, 2014

• Jun 28, 2017

• #6

Thanks for all the help. The instructions say I need a longer drawbar. Is there anyplace in particular I need to get this? Thank you.

 

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NormWilliams

Plastic

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Jan 3, 2008

Location

Montana

• Jun 28, 2017

• #7

I don't think you really need a longer drawbar. Just like with a right angle head the quill needs to be extended to mount the Volstro, which will make the end of the drawbar be below the top of the head. You can use a socket with an extension to reach into the head to tighten the drawbar.
Post some pictures of what you make with it.

 

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Madis Reivik

Hot Rolled

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Estonia

• Jun 28, 2017

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http://www.practicalmachinist.com/v...nted/volstro-rotary-milling-head-sale-253775/

 

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neanderthal mach

Hot Rolled

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princeton b.c.

• Dec 19, 2020

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Yes it's an older thread, I'm only adding this for future searches since I just bought one and found copy's of the manuals here. Volstro Mfg. Co., Inc - Publication Reprints | VintageMachinery.org

 

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Illinoyance

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• Dec 20, 2020

• #10

My Volstro came with a pretty rudimentary set of instructions. I will hunt them up and scan them. Anyone wanting a copy send me a PM with your e-mail address.