jimmysgarage
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 22, 2008
- Location
- Portland Oregon
Hello all, Today I was finally able to get my mill up and running after installing a VFD. The brand is Eaton by-the-way....works perfectly so far. When the mill was moved into my shop, my helper and I rolled it in on round bar stock. We pushed it into the corner of my shop and planned on leveling it later. So I am a bit nervous about how to lift it high enough to put bar stock or levelers underneath it. I had one old-timer tell me to jack it up, put a piece of 1/8" steel plate on the bottom of the mill, then spray, spray-foam on the floor, letting it set-up a bit, then lower the machine/plate. This was to somehow reduce vibration and "fix it" in place.... I raised my eyebrows after he left and came back to just using rubber leveler's. I have also seen others use 1/4" wall square tubing to make a "H" frame with levelers on the ends as feet, then bolting it to the mill....seems like it may be a bit of overkill....How can I lift it high enough with only a pry bar and stock? ANY and all suggestions and previous experience is very appreciated... Thank You!