Ja_cain
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Feb 9, 2012
- Location
- USA, Virginia
So I picked up this mill a while back and I'm finally getting around to addressing/fixing it's issues. The handwheel was broken off while unloading. I was just thinking about making a new end piece and counter boring the leadscrew with my mag drill and a fixture bolted to the end of the table. Just wondering what kind of steel to use and what filler rod would be best? I am going to tig weld it on if that sounds ok? The other end of the leadscrew is pretty chewed up and I was thinking I would just create new splines with weld material and using a file to shape them. Don't really need them right now unless I get the low lead attachment in the future.
What would you guys suggest for flushing the lubricant from the column, knee and saddle? The manual says to use kerosene for the column and knee, but wondering if there is something better/safer these days. Would this also apply for the saddle? Also looking for replacement lubricant suggestions. The manual recommends CG. D.T.E. Oil Heavy Medium (S.U.V. 300-325 seconds at 100F). Should I also use the same lubricant for the saddle?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Justin
What would you guys suggest for flushing the lubricant from the column, knee and saddle? The manual says to use kerosene for the column and knee, but wondering if there is something better/safer these days. Would this also apply for the saddle? Also looking for replacement lubricant suggestions. The manual recommends CG. D.T.E. Oil Heavy Medium (S.U.V. 300-325 seconds at 100F). Should I also use the same lubricant for the saddle?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Justin