I have an older Grizlzy mill that had this same power feed on it. The clamp on bracket was broken. Totally removing it and drilling two holes on the end of the bed I was able to mount the power feed directly to the bed.
That is a great tip and actually what I did on my DIY mill build but when I got to my new expensive mill I wanted a bolt on option that didn't involve drilling into the bed of my mill.
Thanks for the tip, I have seen that trick and like it for setting hard mounted gears that are side by side but for gears with some adjustment I prefer to do it by sound/feel.
It’s like my only thing to offer 😂 can I weld yes are my welds gorgeous like a true welder no. can I run late and mill? Absolutely are the parts I make accurate down to .002” not usually, but if there’s a problem to solve, a better mouse trap to build or a part that needs to be installed in something that it was never intended to be installed on I’m your man! 😂😁🤣
If you started with a vertical mount I think it would be easy enough but it would need to be on a stand rather than a bench otherwise it would hang down too far and hit the bench.
220\110, no difference in performance. the fed you have is designed for the mini mills, the bridgeport feed has the same power head, but the gears are different
I have an older Grizlzy mill that had this same power feed on it. The clamp on bracket was broken. Totally removing it and drilling two holes on the end of the bed I was able to mount the power feed directly to the bed.
That is a great tip and actually what I did on my DIY mill build but when I got to my new expensive mill I wanted a bolt on option that didn't involve drilling into the bed of my mill.
Thanks for the idea to mount the power feed. I own that same mill.
My pleasure
I installed that same one on my smaller PM mill. Love it, no problems 4+ years!
It's a good little unit. I used it for a couple years on my DIY mill and I am sure it will serve me well on this machine.
When setting the mesh of the gears a piece of paper sandwiched between them works.
Thanks for the tip, I have seen that trick and like it for setting hard mounted gears that are side by side but for gears with some adjustment I prefer to do it by sound/feel.
Very nicely done! Food for thought, drilling/tapping 1-2 hole in the top of the adapter bracket would allow for some nice work stops if needed.
That's a great idea!
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It’s like my only thing to offer 😂 can I weld yes are my welds gorgeous like a true welder no. can I run late and mill? Absolutely are the parts I make accurate down to .002” not usually, but if there’s a problem to solve, a better mouse trap to build or a part that needs to be installed in something that it was never intended to be installed on I’m your man! 😂😁🤣
Good job
Thanks
What would it take to mount it vertical like you mentioned that it was originally designed for?
If you started with a vertical mount I think it would be easy enough but it would need to be on a stand rather than a bench otherwise it would hang down too far and hit the bench.
Did you add that one pump oiler on your mill?
nope came with it from the factory
Do you have the measurements that you used
No, I took all my measurements directly off the original PM retainer.
220\110, no difference in performance. the fed you have is designed for the mini mills, the bridgeport feed has the same power head, but the gears are different
I am vey happy with the performance for it on 220.
A proper bolt pattern is far superior to welding
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