Some great future content in the refurbishment of those first few machines, really looking forward to seeing the investigation processes as you strip away the hardware to see the extent of what's needed to bring back those machines that were otherwise heading for the scrapyard.
Hello Max. I don't envy you with the work you have ahead on the HBM. I've had mine for just over a year and I'm only about half way through getting it up and running. Fortunately on mine the ways were hardened and are all in good shape. Mostly its been a job of disassembly, cleaning, replacing bearings and small repairs and reassembly. I put close to $900 worth of bearings in one gearbox alone. Ken
Hi Ken . I will tackle the bed first & depending on the outcome that will help me decide how much i spend on the gearbox . They are a super expensive machine to get if they do not need any repair work . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop I'll be interested to see what you do with the bed ways. My Broadbent Schofield lathe has large, unhardened bed ways that are severely worn. The underside of the saddle is also severely worn. Once my HBM is up and running I will be able to machine the underside of the saddle but I still don't know what to do about the ways. Maybe I'll pick up a tip or two from you. Ken.
That looks like an amazing machine! I see a number of TH-cam machinists using horizontal boring mills, including Josh Topper, and now Kurtis at CEE Australia has a horizontal facing machine, which is similar. They are great for working on bearing and bushing chocks that are too unhandy and dangerous in the lathe. Illkirch-Grafenstaden is in the south of Strassbourg and I happen to know a very good restaurant there! LOL Thanks for showing us this interesting machine.
I have absolutely no need of one of these machines and I certainly do not have enough room....but I WANT ONE! Just restoring this would make a worthwhile and dare I say enjoyable project.
Gday Max, definitely a machine worth saving and it’s a bloody shame it fit damaged in transit, with the size of the ways you could possibly get away with scoring, like you said more oil retention, the prices of machines in Australia are out of control, im keen to see how the grinding setup will work, Cheers
Cheers Matty . It will be well worth the effort considering the cost for a replacement . I do not want excessive overhead costs in my shop , hence the old gear that i can still run ok ! 👍
Wonderful machine you picked up there, Max. I don't see that the depth of the ways issues will need regrind but once cleaned up you will tell. It's really going to be a beauty again and so happy you saved ol' King Kong......Thanks for showing it. I back to my Leblonde restoration again tomorrow as today I get to relax...Ciao, Mate....Ricko
Thanks . The scratches & scores are no worries , i can live with that . If is wear on the sides that effect the gib adjustment or a large hollow in the middle , that will have to be addressed . The wear does not all have to come out , just a bit of it . 👍
I understand your "this is what I have to work with statement", I have that going on with a couple old machines pulled from scrap. I see these old machines starting to get scarce here, the opportunity is now or forget it. I think this HBM is a good project with the tail support and other parts still there.
Max, I meant to add that a guy I know here in California has many yards and warehouse buildings filled with old machinery and parts and tooling and has a Leblonde that is a Giant with the Chuck that is incredibly huge. He is pulling the Chuck and the machine is being scrapped for the metal at minimum of $3500 US Dollars. It's a sad time where our Vintage Machinery is being melted down to supply industries for the needed resource to most likely build junk of today and tomorrow. Saving 1 at a time will hopefully teach our History years from now. Most of my grandkids love my old equipment but my 14 year old granddaughter says I'm happy that this makes you so Happy, Papa... she understands the relationship and passion thing.... Ricko
Quite the behemoth of a machine. I think it's great to see these vintage machines cleaned up and put back into service. Looking forward to see all of these machines being worked on.
G'day Max, just sat inside hiding from the summer heat, really enjoyed this buddy, they don't make em like they used too eh, great save and I'm really looking forward to seeing you make it great again 👍
A great project. I admire your stamina and optimism. I hope we both manage to stay alive long enough to get to the end of this project. I've no idea how you can regrind those massive ways so that will be really interesting to see.
Hi Max, now that is a massive boring machine. Line bore a cat motor like it was out for a Sunday Stroll . For It's age, looks like a pretty sophisticated machine. Have fun & we will catch you on the updates
Dear Max and channel. I was delighted to see the fact of a machine as 1954 vintage, with a concept to restore to horizontal boring. why would it matter? Well, to the electrical power. Here, the process to a machine footprint? *Large. With a sturdy power input. So in a shop .....fitting the device to best safety, sure production as lessened hazard and well thought out power supply, is within study as typical to a shop and production. My shop is in fact, small. Thus, critical decision as to 220v supply, as to serve end use but fall within every notice as protect from incidental water, sump, drain, and mounting as floor or riser. The weight of components. The natural placement to tool table, waste chip bin, light from above....all are within the needed plan. And the service of weldment. Which is a power terminal, also. Before the chip product is made.....a practice to the long term power supply is critical. And for Max and viewers, taking the time to plan the metrics of a shop layout.....where the hours at task are to be met and (possibly enjoyed)...well, need and require well protected service. (electrical) that have the strength and best plan to delivery, end user safety and production. Tools at hand, fitment as useful to travel at physical constraint....adventure to this Max shop but so interesting to learn from. As expansion may happen. M.
Hi Max, Great machine, a lot of work ahead to restore it though. Just a note on the 'CLR', and I know that you are probably aware, be careful not to get any in your eyes, as being an alkaline, it is hard to wash out, just keeps burning. Regards, John Barrell, (Vic).
Hi Max, Don't think I have ever seen a Right handed borer before. HG Wells electrics , lol. Piss poor lubrication, over the years. Looking forward to seeing the refurb. Best wishes , Mal.
Hello Max. You can get a lot of the grime off with citrus spray and white scotchbrite pads. The white pads have no abrasive and are solvent and detergent proof.
Hi Max, try Citric Acid to clean rust off, it only reacts with rust, buy a 5 kilo bag of crystals, will last ages, just wash off after with soapy water, dry, then apply a dewatering fluid. Always great to see a machine being resurrected. 1250 rpm is impressive for that sized machine, comprehensive controls. 👍
I hope the bed ways aren't too badly worn and can be useful once again. Looking forward to your detective work. If they are too badly worn can you cut the whole bad bed section out and make a shorter boring mill? Tony
Hi Max, great look round the HBM, brought back memories of working a Kearns in my early career. Being as you look like you are short of projects, the Italian tool support would make a lovely flat bed lathe if you flipped it on its back 😉. Cheers, Jon
Hi Jon . I was wondering how i was going to measure the ways with out a 6 or 7 foot camel back . I dawned on me , that other tool support has a good set of 7 foot ways that i could use ! 👍
That is quite the machine. You standing next to it sure brings it's size into perspective 😁. I don't know how people can bring themselves to throw out machines like that. Glad you rescued it from the scrappers 😊.
Cheers Chris . Big companies wear them out , then replace them . That other large tool support is from their other HBM , it was not supposed to be sold with my machine . I guess someone would have got their ass kicked ! 👍
Yes , but it will take some time ! Not having a very large camel back to check the main ways will be difficult but i do have the new ways on the other large HBM tool support to use instead . If i hang it from a gantry , it should work as it's all i have ! 👍
Wow that is quite a machine, well worth the effort. I see some long nights ahead... Love the operator station controls: Kinda like a battleship helm.. Looking forward to the refurbishment ! ATB....Dean Cheers
Max I have been considering using Moglice on my saddle for my Clausing lathe. That might be worth considering for the bed ways. Thanks for bringing us along.
I think that type of stuff is for under the carriages etc , not for ways . I don't really now much about it . Stefan Gotteswinter did a video using it a while back on his tool & cutter grinder . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop You may be right. The videos I have seen are on the moving part and not the stationary part. I will be sure to follow the video to see the repair, Thanks again.
Hi Max, see she is made by Alsthom, now GEC Alsthom. Our large Richards HBM, maybe double in size to your's in the refinery workshop was reground and fitted with Turcite ways, they spent weeks trying to align and she was never the same machine, could not be relied on to bore a true bore, used mainly for facing operations after that. Probably quietly rusting away now after the refinery was shutdown 2 years ago. Been watching Keith Rucker restoring his HBM, lot of work considering his is more than 100 years old.
Hi Max, can't remember who the company was, done back in the mid nineties. The base was bolted to the column vertically and removed leaving the column behind. They had to jack hammer out the base, grouted and bolted into the concrete base and carted it away with the table intact. She was a monster with huge DC motor mounted remote with a large 4 row chain driving it. Had its own room housing the Ward Leonard controls. Hoffmans used to do a lot of large work for us, maybe them, if still existing.
Interesting project! I will be following this as I recently bought a Pfeifer 75mm horizontal boring mill. It needs some love and cleaning. Mine has way damage and wear on the table cross slide ways. The machine is probably 10 years or so newer than yours. It has the same kind of proportions though, an unusually long bed for an HBM. Do you have any idea why some of these had such a long bed? I bought mine from a tool dealer but it was at some risk of being scrapped also.
@@swanvalleymachineshop The more mainstream HBM machines I see like Giddings & Lewis and TOS for example have relatively short bedways for their size. Just makes me curious if there was an intended purpose for longer bed machines.
It is a great project, and very nice to work on . Would be nice if you could regrind the ways , however, milling the table is a good idea , hard to get both ways in the same plane. Scraping them would make it perfect
Interesting that 2 workshops on opposite sides of Australia feel the need for these machines. Like these old machines, have a Premo lathe of the same vintage, that is being 'restored'----- hopefully.
That would be good . The funny thing is Dan , i do not have a very large cammel back straight edge . It just dawned on me , i do have a spare 7 foot tall spare tool support with new ways that can do the same thing ! 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Keep the CLR handy. Metal Scraping my shaper and iron particles stuck to the bathroom porcelain. CLR resolved the issue when senior management (wife) provided a performance review as my mess invaded her space. LOL. I bet somebody in Perth is tired of walking around a large camelback straight edge. Not strangely I was looking at your ways thinking 🤔 man that is a lifetime of hand scraping. My guess is leveling will show everything is straight just with some low spots with complimentary load bearing points also remaining. Looking forward to your solving the problem as always.
I think I paid $11500 for my borer but it has hardened ways in good shape . But it has paid for itself a long time ago ,. I think it is the most used machine in my shop and makes the most money. So then you get yours running you will find endless jobs you can do that you could not do other ways good luck with the rebuild
I think this is the first time that I have been sad watching one of your videos. Breaking the machine during transport has crippled my emotions. I guess making the best of it now is the only option.
That scale of restoration looks like a full time job for a year, when you have to do it all yourself. It will certainly earn you a seat at the bar where machinists drink.
Some great future content in the refurbishment of those first few machines, really looking forward to seeing the investigation processes as you strip away the hardware to see the extent of what's needed to bring back those machines that were otherwise heading for the scrapyard.
Thanks . There will be some interesting work & machining to be done . 👍
Hello Max. I don't envy you with the work you have ahead on the HBM. I've had mine for just over a year and I'm only about half way through getting it up and running. Fortunately on mine the ways were hardened and are all in good shape. Mostly its been a job of disassembly, cleaning, replacing bearings and small repairs and reassembly. I put close to $900 worth of bearings in one gearbox alone. Ken
Hi Ken . I will tackle the bed first & depending on the outcome that will help me decide how much i spend on the gearbox . They are a super expensive machine to get if they do not need any repair work . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop I'll be interested to see what you do with the bed ways. My Broadbent Schofield lathe has large, unhardened bed ways that are severely worn. The underside of the saddle is also severely worn. Once my HBM is up and running I will be able to machine the underside of the saddle but I still don't know what to do about the ways. Maybe I'll pick up a tip or two from you. Ken.
@@hmw-ms3tx I have to do my old 24'' x 10' lathe as well .
That looks like an amazing machine! I see a number of TH-cam machinists using horizontal boring mills, including Josh Topper, and now Kurtis at CEE Australia has a horizontal facing machine, which is similar. They are great for working on bearing and bushing chocks that are too unhandy and dangerous in the lathe. Illkirch-Grafenstaden is in the south of Strassbourg and I happen to know a very good restaurant there! LOL Thanks for showing us this interesting machine.
Thanks . As far as i have been able to find out , that is where the machine came from . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Yes I have seen the factory. They make CNC machines now.
@@BruceBoschek I should try and email them & see if they still have any parts diagrams .
Looks like a great machine! It is probably worth the effort of restoration. I am looking forward to watch some interesting videos about the process.
Yes , well worth the effort considering the cost of good second hand one here . Witch are practically non existent ! 👍
I have absolutely no need of one of these machines and I certainly do not have enough room....but I WANT ONE!
Just restoring this would make a worthwhile and dare I say enjoyable project.
Just do it !!! 👍
Gday Max, definitely a machine worth saving and it’s a bloody shame it fit damaged in transit, with the size of the ways you could possibly get away with scoring, like you said more oil retention, the prices of machines in Australia are out of control, im keen to see how the grinding setup will work, Cheers
Cheers Matty . It will be well worth the effort considering the cost for a replacement . I do not want excessive overhead costs in my shop , hence the old gear that i can still run ok ! 👍
Wonderful machine you picked up there, Max. I don't see that the depth of the ways issues will need regrind but once cleaned up you will tell. It's really going to be a beauty again and so happy you saved ol' King Kong......Thanks for showing it. I back to my Leblonde restoration again tomorrow as today I get to relax...Ciao, Mate....Ricko
Thanks . The scratches & scores are no worries , i can live with that . If is wear on the sides that effect the gib adjustment or a large hollow in the middle , that will have to be addressed . The wear does not all have to come out , just a bit of it . 👍
I understand your "this is what I have to work with statement", I have that going on with a couple old machines pulled from scrap. I see these old machines starting to get scarce here, the opportunity is now or forget it. I think this HBM is a good project with the tail support and other parts still there.
Yes , that's what i figured . There is no way i could afford a running one in good condition . The prices are through the roof . 👍
Hello Max,
A good introduction to the refurbishment project... I will be tagging along with future episodes
Take care.
Paul,,
Thanks Paul . 👍
Max, I meant to add that a guy I know here in California has many yards and warehouse buildings filled with old machinery and parts and tooling and has a Leblonde that is a Giant with the Chuck that is incredibly huge. He is pulling the Chuck and the machine is being scrapped for the metal at minimum of $3500 US Dollars. It's a sad time where our Vintage Machinery is being melted down to supply industries for the needed resource to most likely build junk of today and tomorrow. Saving 1 at a time will hopefully teach our History years from now. Most of my grandkids love my old equipment but my 14 year old granddaughter says I'm happy that this makes you so Happy, Papa... she understands the relationship and passion thing.... Ricko
Yes always sad to see machines go to scrap . Should be illegal !!! 👍
Quite the behemoth of a machine. I think it's great to see these vintage machines cleaned up and put back into service. Looking forward to see all of these machines being worked on.
Yes . There will be a ton of work ahead , but it's well worth a crack at . 👍
G'day Max, just sat inside hiding from the summer heat, really enjoyed this buddy, they don't make em like they used too eh, great save and I'm really looking forward to seeing you make it great again 👍
Thanks Mate . Go inside & crack a coldie ! 👍
Great content Max, the restos will be very educational. Thanks for posting and thanks for saving these excellent machines.
Cheers . 👍
A great project. I admire your stamina and optimism. I hope we both manage to stay alive long enough to get to the end of this project. I've no idea how you can regrind those massive ways so that will be really interesting to see.
Thanks . 👍
Hi Max, now that is a massive boring machine. Line bore a cat motor like it was out for a Sunday Stroll . For It's age, looks like a pretty sophisticated machine. Have fun & we will catch you on the updates
Cheers Ted . It is from a company here that makes earthmoving buckets & attachments .👍
This is going to be a beautiful rebuild series.
Thanks Max.
Cheers . 👍
Max, That’s why I love to watch you …… no problems here, just solutions 👍👍😎👍👍
Cheers 👍
Dear Max and channel. I was delighted to see the fact of a machine as 1954 vintage, with a concept to restore to horizontal boring.
why would it matter? Well, to the electrical power. Here, the process to a machine footprint? *Large. With a sturdy power input. So in a shop .....fitting the device to best safety, sure production as lessened hazard and well thought out power supply, is within study as typical to a shop and production.
My shop is in fact, small. Thus, critical decision as to 220v supply, as to serve end use but fall within every notice as protect from incidental water, sump, drain, and mounting as floor or riser. The weight of components. The natural placement to tool table, waste chip bin, light from above....all are within the needed plan. And the service of weldment. Which is a power terminal, also.
Before the chip product is made.....a practice to the long term power supply is critical. And for Max and viewers, taking the time to plan the metrics of a shop layout.....where the hours at task are to be met and (possibly enjoyed)...well, need and require well protected service. (electrical) that have the strength and best plan to delivery, end user safety and production. Tools at hand, fitment as useful to travel at physical constraint....adventure to this Max shop but so interesting to learn from. As expansion may happen. M.
Thanks . 👍
Hi Max, Great machine, a lot of work ahead to restore it though. Just a note on the 'CLR', and I know that you are probably aware, be careful not to get any in your eyes, as being an alkaline, it is hard to wash out, just keeps burning.
Regards, John Barrell, (Vic).
Yes , i can imagine . Thanks . 👍
Hello Max That will be a big project for sure. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Mega ! 👍
That is one hell of a machine. I will enjoy watching it come back to life.
Thanks Rob . 👍
Looking forward to the restoration max, alot of work but will be a great machine for the shop, great video max,keep'um coming.
Thanks 👍
Hi Max, Don't think I have ever seen a Right handed borer before. HG Wells electrics , lol. Piss poor lubrication, over the years. Looking forward to seeing the refurb. Best wishes , Mal.
Thanks . Right handed borers for us left handed machinist's ! 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Well hell, I'm a southpaw as well. lol
Hey Max, that is a good score and with a bit of TLC it will come up a treat.
A ton of TLC !!! 👍
Hello Max. You can get a lot of the grime off with citrus spray and white scotchbrite pads. The white pads have no abrasive and are solvent and detergent proof.
Thanks Bernie . 👍
When you love something, time is inconsequential. I envy your fun! Enjoyed watching. Thanks!
An additional thought, you have to build that Gantry crane first I suppose. .
@@jdmccorful I will probably bring the one over from my small shop to use until i can build the new one .
Cheers . 👍
you have some great machines to play with. I look forward to your challenges. hope to see some big projects. be safe.
Thanks . There is a lot in the pipeline . 👍
Hi Max, try Citric Acid to clean rust off, it only reacts with rust, buy a 5 kilo bag of crystals, will last ages, just wash off after with soapy water, dry, then apply a dewatering fluid.
Always great to see a machine being resurrected.
1250 rpm is impressive for that sized machine, comprehensive controls.
👍
Thanks . 👍
I hope the bed ways aren't too badly worn and can be useful once again. Looking forward to your detective work. If they are too badly worn can you cut the whole bad bed section out and make a shorter boring mill? Tony
Hi Tony . No cant cut it ! 👍
Hi Max, great look round the HBM, brought back memories of working a Kearns in my early career. Being as you look like you are short of projects, the Italian tool support would make a lovely flat bed lathe if you flipped it on its back 😉. Cheers, Jon
Hi Jon . I was wondering how i was going to measure the ways with out a 6 or 7 foot camel back . I dawned on me , that other tool support has a good set of 7 foot ways that i could use ! 👍
That’s one big ol machine Max. I’ve never used a horizontal borer before. I’ll be keen to see it up and running mate. Cheers 🍻 Aaron
Thanks . It will take a ton of work as you can see . I have only used one briefly when i was an apprentice ! 👍
very good machine max...thanks for your time
Thanks . 👍
That's a really nice machine , it should work really well for you . Can't wait to see the future progress on it .
Cheers . 👍
Me again, Kurt from CEE did his first cuts on his machine last Friday night, he was very happy with it.
Yes , i watched . That is a nice machine . 👍
That is quite the machine. You standing next to it sure brings it's size into perspective 😁.
I don't know how people can bring themselves to throw out machines like that. Glad you rescued it from the scrappers 😊.
Cheers Chris . Big companies wear them out , then replace them . That other large tool support is from their other HBM , it was not supposed to be sold with my machine . I guess someone would have got their ass kicked ! 👍
Glad to see you get this machine.I no you will put it to good use.
Thanks . 👍
You will get this monster working like a charm Max! Awesome.
Yes , but it will take some time ! Not having a very large camel back to check the main ways will be difficult but i do have the new ways on the other large HBM tool support to use instead . If i hang it from a gantry , it should work as it's all i have ! 👍
Wow that is quite a machine, well worth the effort. I see some long nights ahead... Love the operator station controls: Kinda like a battleship helm.. Looking forward to the refurbishment !
ATB....Dean
Cheers
Thanks . Never driven a battleship before !!! 👍
G'day Max. A lot of work to tackle, looks like many video opportunities to keep you going into retirement. Cheers Peter
Yes , no shortage of content . 👍
Max I have been considering using Moglice on my saddle for my Clausing lathe. That might be worth considering for the bed ways. Thanks for bringing us along.
I think that type of stuff is for under the carriages etc , not for ways . I don't really now much about it . Stefan Gotteswinter did a video using it a while back on his tool & cutter grinder . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop You may be right. The videos I have seen are on the moving part and not the stationary part. I will be sure to follow the video to see the repair, Thanks again.
@@swanvalleymachineshop Moglice has its place - but what you need is a friend with a really large surface grinder..
@@lrakschmidt2880 Or a large planer machine !
Hi Max, see she is made by Alsthom, now GEC Alsthom.
Our large Richards HBM, maybe double in size to your's in the refinery workshop was reground and fitted with Turcite ways, they spent weeks trying to align and she was never the same machine, could not be relied on to bore a true bore, used mainly for facing operations after that.
Probably quietly rusting away now after the refinery was shutdown 2 years ago.
Been watching Keith Rucker restoring his HBM, lot of work considering his is more than 100 years old.
Yes , i have my fingers crossed with this one ! Do you know who did the work on that borer ?
Hi Max, can't remember who the company was, done back in the mid nineties.
The base was bolted to the column vertically and removed leaving the column behind.
They had to jack hammer out the base, grouted and bolted into the concrete base and carted it away with the table intact.
She was a monster with huge DC motor mounted remote with a large 4 row chain driving it.
Had its own room housing the Ward Leonard controls.
Hoffmans used to do a lot of large work for us, maybe them, if still existing.
@@willemvantsant5105 Yes . Hoffmans are still around , 10 mins down the road . I have 2 of their machines .
Lots of projects/work….best wishes as you proceed…
Thanks Chuck . 👍
Interesting project! I will be following this as I recently bought a Pfeifer 75mm horizontal boring mill. It needs some love and cleaning. Mine has way damage and wear on the table cross slide ways. The machine is probably 10 years or so newer than yours. It has the same kind of proportions though, an unusually long bed for an HBM. Do you have any idea why some of these had such a long bed? I bought mine from a tool dealer but it was at some risk of being scrapped also.
Not sure about the bed lengths . Could be a facing mill has a shorter bed as they do not have the spindle , just the facing chuck . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop The more mainstream HBM machines I see like Giddings & Lewis and TOS for example have relatively short bedways for their size. Just makes me curious if there was an intended purpose for longer bed machines.
Thanks for sharing 👍 Now that you have a HBM will you be stopping your Line boring?
It will be a while before the borer is going . So i will still use the lathe or mill . 👍
It is a great project, and very nice to work on . Would be nice if you could regrind the ways , however, milling the table is a good idea , hard to get both ways in the same plane. Scraping them would make it perfect
Thanks . Once i have measured them up , that will help me decide how to proceed . 👍
Can't wait for the rest of this series mate
Thanks . 👍
Interesting that 2 workshops on opposite sides of Australia feel the need for these machines. Like these old machines, have a Premo lathe of the same vintage, that is being 'restored'----- hopefully.
Thanks. They are a valuable machine to have in the shop . 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Waiting to see it in action.
She’s a big unit mate. Cleaning and repairs as you go and you’re gonna have a great machine. All the best mate 👍🇦🇺
Thanks 👍
Looks like you are going to be busy this winter. Hopefully the HBM will be able to do some precision work once your are done going through it.
Yes . I am sure it will be fine .... hopefully ! Earthmoving parts , not space shuttle parts ! 👍
Will keep our eyes on you and learn a bit ..
Cheers . 👍
Perfect winter project. You will get it right and resume making the impossible look easy.
That would be good . The funny thing is Dan , i do not have a very large cammel back straight edge . It just dawned on me , i do have a spare 7 foot tall spare tool support with new ways that can do the same thing ! 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop Keep the CLR handy. Metal Scraping my shaper and iron particles stuck to the bathroom porcelain. CLR resolved the issue when senior management (wife) provided a performance review as my mess invaded her space. LOL. I bet somebody in Perth is tired of walking around a large camelback straight edge. Not strangely I was looking at your ways thinking 🤔 man that is a lifetime of hand scraping. My guess is leveling will show everything is straight just with some low spots with complimentary load bearing points also remaining. Looking forward to your solving the problem as always.
Lot's of good videos to come , the shop looks great !
Thanks 👍
thanks for your excellent videos
No worries . 👍
I think I paid $11500 for my borer but it has hardened ways in good shape . But it has paid for itself a long time ago ,. I think it is the most used machine in my shop and makes the most money. So then you get yours running you will find endless jobs you can do that you could not do other ways
good luck with the rebuild
Thanks . Hopefully all goes well . 👍
I hope you can get good use from it.
Hope so ! 👍
Cutting Edge Engineering just got a machine like that, he called it a horizontal facing borer
Yes . A facing borer does not have a quill or tool support , but a very similar machine . 👍
I can't figure out your email but I'm still interested in the facing head if it's salvageable.
theswanvalleymachineshop@gmail.com
mi might have missed it ,but what about scraping the bed waya
Too much to scrape , besides you would need a 6 or 7 foot camel back straight edge that i do not have . 👍
Takes a little time and a few beers to clean these machines up, but they can still perform great work and earn their keep. 👍🏻
Yes , that they can . 👍
Thanks Max!
Cheers . 👍
Well, I see there is a lot of work ahead.
You will fix it, Max. I know you will.
Can we fix it ... Maybee !!! 👍
Hi, I'm also located in perth western Australia. Do you need a cylindrical grinder? I've got one for sale.
I already have a Churchill 10 x 24 . What is the one you have for sale ? 👍
@@swanvalleymachineshop j and s 1051, 10 inch by 27 inch.
I have a company called WA Gears in Henderson
Cool machine. When will this series continue?
Hopefully at the end of this year . Thanks. 👍
I think this is the first time that I have been sad watching one of your videos.
Breaking the machine during transport has crippled my emotions.
I guess making the best of it now is the only option.
I can repair it , no dramas . 👍
I would get a pair of those precision ground flat stones and stone the ways and let it go.
That is what i have been doing . Getting it to a state that i can take some measurements . 👍
Max try WD40 and Gray scotch Brit for the rust it will come off a lot quicker
Cheers Steve
Thanks . 👍
Looks like Kieth R. Machine he’s restoring some different but some similarities. Likely not as old as kieth Pretty cool .
Thanks . It is a similar type of machine . My one has the facing head as well as the boring spindle . It will be an interesting restoration ! 👍
That scale of restoration looks like a full time job for a year, when you have to do it all yourself. It will certainly earn you a seat at the bar where machinists drink.
Yes , a bit of work involved but hopefully no worries . 👍
Looks like it's toast, or at least lots of work regrinding/scraping the bed and new leadscrew...
A lot of work ahead , but it has to be done . Leadscrew is no problem , just the cost of a new bit of shafting & bronze for the nut . 👍
Nice machine max
Thanks . 👍
Max you will need a U E passport to enter the shop.
Christopher from Queensland
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Lol 👍
thats a decent sized piece of iron 🙂
Just a bit ! 👍