Wells Index serial numbers

A_Pmech

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• Dec 21, 2007

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I'm going to look at a Wells Index model 747 (I think) this weekend.

I could use a quick run down on dating a 747 or 847 model machine.

Where is the serial number located for the head and base?

Is there a serial number list available for Index machines such as the one available on lathes.co.uk?

Thanks.

 

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Tom1

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• Dec 21, 2007

• #2

ok, heres a quick look

747
1970 15995, 16048, 16400
1971 16411, 16441
1972 16543, 16754
1973 16874
1974 17320
1975 17919
1976 18470
1977 18920
1978 19446
1979 20057

847
1970 15994
1971 16409

1975 17319

1978 19447

1981 21682

1985 22609

1990 22659

I have the numbers to fill in the blanks, if you get the real number and its not listed just let me know

 

A_Pmech

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• Dec 21, 2007

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That was quick!. Thanks for your help, Tom.

I assume the serial will be located on the knee between the ways as Bridgeport does?

 

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crrmeyer

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• Dec 22, 2007

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A_Pmech said:

That was quick!. Thanks for your help, Tom.

I assume the serial will be located on the knee between the ways as Bridgeport does?

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Left side of the main casting on a big nameplate. It is hard to miss.

The 747 is a nice mill.

Charles

 

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OldParts

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• Apr 26, 2018

• #5

Hope I'm not breaking rules digging up an old thread, but is there where one signs up for the Wells Index club?

I don't want to give too many details until it's delivered, but I recently bought what I think is a really nice machine. Probably 40 years old, but I think they "knew how to make 'em then;" maybe still do.

Also, is there a thread comparing the 747 to the 847? Not that it matters to me, but I was on the WI website before buying this one, comparing a few specs to a BP I was also looking at: from the website specs, I couldn't quite figure out what is different. I can start that thread if that's more appropriate than expanding this one.

 

morsetaper2

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• Apr 26, 2018

• #6

I would post your questions here....

http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/cincinnati-milacron-kearney-trecker-vn-usa-heavy-iron/

 

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jcwright87

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• Nov 10, 2018

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Hi there, first post. I just purchased a index 847 and the serial number is 15847. Can you give me a more specific date?

 

MetalCarnage

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• Nov 11, 2018

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Just give Wells Index a call Wells-Index Milling Machines They've been very helpful with my questions (as well as parts) on my older machine.

-Ron

 

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jcwright87

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• Nov 13, 2018

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MetalCarnage said:

Just give Wells Index a call Wells-Index Milling Machines They've been very helpful with my questions (as well as parts) on my older machine.

-Ron

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Thank you!! I'm going to take it apart soon because it stays in gear in neutral and the brake doesn't work. If I call them, will they will have the part numbers I need, if anything is broken?

 

MetalCarnage

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• Nov 13, 2018

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There is a fairly good chance they will but it probably won't be cheap.

Hope you get what you need.

-Ron