I purchased a 2B36 Devlieg, and just finally finished installation and powering it up. I have a parts manual, but no operators manual. It seems to be a sweet machine, it came from an aircraft manufacturing plant. It has the turret tool stop, and 4 axis sony readouts. The spindle trams square, and I am waiting for the machine to settle in before final leveling.
I had a couple of questions I hope someone can help me on. What size of drill can I push on mild steel, and what will give if I over-do it? If there is a clutch in the head I didn't see in the drawing I would feel much better about pushing it. The other question is about the power drawbar. There seems to be some type of knock-out, as I can hear it hammering after the drawbar is unthreaded, but it isn't strong enough to push out the tool. The drawing shows a screw and spring accessable on the bottom of the head. Is this an adjustment for the knockout?
I would also appreciate any tips or cautions on Devliegs.
Thanks
Glen
I had a couple of questions I hope someone can help me on. What size of drill can I push on mild steel, and what will give if I over-do it? If there is a clutch in the head I didn't see in the drawing I would feel much better about pushing it. The other question is about the power drawbar. There seems to be some type of knock-out, as I can hear it hammering after the drawbar is unthreaded, but it isn't strong enough to push out the tool. The drawing shows a screw and spring accessable on the bottom of the head. Is this an adjustment for the knockout?
I would also appreciate any tips or cautions on Devliegs.
Thanks
Glen