??? ??? Both of those machines look like pretty stout units , I was
surprised when I saw what the distance between canters was on the lathe
. So I see on their site that they are brewing their own clone of a
Multi-Fix tool holder . Those are a option when you buy the lathe ?

animal

As we're getting settled into the new house we finally ordered a new
mill.? As a refresher, we closed our business after 39 years and sold
our house in 2021 and were hanging out with friends until we were
allowed to travel. We arrived at our new home in August of 2022 and it's
been hectic to say the least.

Anyway, the new home has a nice shop attached that's HEATED and also has
a skylight and windows for summer air.? Also has 380V 3 phase power.

We've started teaching kids through adults about CAD and 3D printing.
Next will be laser engraving/cutting, CNC milling, general machine shop,
etc.

We also incorporated here as an OOO (LLC), no easy task for former
Americans during the time of sanctions.? So, we'll be back to selling
stuff in 2022 as soon as all the paperwork settles down.

So, the new mill?? We were going to get a Zx50C but decided instead on
this one with all the options.? The new mill was custom assembled and is
ready to ship, they even sent pictures of it.



Also ordered a new lathe, although that has nothing to do with this
group.? The lathe is in shipping, it got misrouted just before getting
here, but it should be here "soon".



Time to start welding up stands for the horizontal bandsaw and lathe, I
also have to modify a pulley for the 3 phase motor that was given to me
for the saw.

I hope all have a good year, we'll try to not cause too much trouble.
Jerry & Sharon

On Jan 2, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Robert W <rlwalker1962@...> wrote:

?This is the mechanism to keep the quill over the work while raising or lowering the head.

Thanks for letting me join, I have a Busy Bee 240 mill that was sold as an Acraturn? in Australia by Hare and Forbes. I inherited from my Dad along with a 9*20 lathe. I am still learning about the mill and hope to learn more from this group.

On Fri, Jun 18, 2021 at 9:42 AM, Bill in OKC too via groups.io

<wmrmeyers@...> wrote:

How hot? That would be kind of important. They will run warm. If you can lay your hand on it, and keep it there, it's probably not too hot. If you can't, it is too hot. You might try aiming a fan at it, and see if that helps. Also blow the dust and dirt out of it, and check the brushes. if they're worn out, it has to work harder, and that will cause it to heat up more than it should.

HTH!

Bill in OKC

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On Friday, June 18, 2021, 10:58:53 AM CDT, John Meyer <meyer2446@...> wrote:

I have a Harborfrieght Mini Mill and I noticed that the motor and spindle were hot to touch after 25-30 minutes of use in this current warmer summer temperature. My question is, is this a concern? Should I be worried, can it get over heated or is it just normal use? I hope this isn't an extremely dumb question but I just don't want to inadvertently burn out the motor or melt wires. Thank you in advance!?