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Ferro Milling machine - Assistance required

wrenchead

Plastic
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Dec 14, 2019
Hello all. I'm a newbie here as far as being a member. I was looking to buy a mill and a lathe and in my searching found this site very helpful. I purchased a Ferro mill and was hoping that someone may have a book or information or at least point me in the direction of one. The mill works fine but needs to have the key/ pin replaced in the R8 spindle. any assistance provided is greatly appreciated.:)
 
Do a search the key or pin is not required. Many remove it first thing. It's only purpose to hold the collet in place while tightening the drawbar. It can damage the collet if it spins under power.
Bill D
 
Thanks Bill. I have often wondered about that. In the several jobs that I have had throughout my life as a millwright, some of the milling machines that i have used that had the R8 spindle, some have had the pin, others not. I personally found them a pain. My collet adapter has wrench flats so it's all good. I would still like to get my hands on a book though.

Mark.
 








 
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