Hey guys, I am just getting started on using my mill. A 70's bridgeport with an M-Head. I am a steel fabricator mostly doing interior design pieces (railing, doors, hoods etc) for new construction. I am hoping to learn to use this mill and the lathe I have in the shop to do different types of work and broaden my capabilities as a fabricator.
I have done all the basic maintenance, lots of way lube, spindle oil through the gits oiler, made sure the spindle nut is tight etc.
This is me running my M-head, I am milling a shaft coupler to size so I can weld it into a window frame that will pivot on a shaft and flange bearing. This is my first time cutting heavily with the mill. To me it seems like the machine is making a rattling noise somewhere in the head (do you hear that?) and also I can feel the vibrations in the handles pretty badly.
Not sure where to start. Anyone in the sacramento area want to come over and teach me how to use this thing? I am more than happy to compensate someone for some valuable instruction.
Thank You!
I have done all the basic maintenance, lots of way lube, spindle oil through the gits oiler, made sure the spindle nut is tight etc.
This is me running my M-head, I am milling a shaft coupler to size so I can weld it into a window frame that will pivot on a shaft and flange bearing. This is my first time cutting heavily with the mill. To me it seems like the machine is making a rattling noise somewhere in the head (do you hear that?) and also I can feel the vibrations in the handles pretty badly.
Not sure where to start. Anyone in the sacramento area want to come over and teach me how to use this thing? I am more than happy to compensate someone for some valuable instruction.
Thank You!