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Offline cozy

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Beaver mill
« on: November 12, 2009, 10:20:52 PM »
Does anyone know where I might be able to get feed gears for my old Beaver mill?



Just to add, I only need the largest and smallest, (60T and 20T) to give me the slowest, and highest feed speeds. (I have the 32T and 48T for the middle 2 speeds)...





Also, has anyone got any Heidenhaim scales for sale to go with my DRO?...



... or is it worth selling, (if so how much?), the DRO, and getting a whole setup off Ebay etc or simlar?
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 11:41:31 PM »
Cozy

Welcome to MadModder. I'm sorry that I am not able to help with any of the answers regarding your Beaver Mill but I am confident that someone will come along before long with some ideas. It looks like a good solid mill. Tell us a bit more about it. I look forward to reading more posts from you.  :ddb: :ddb:

Cheers  :beer:

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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 11:47:53 PM »
Ooh, somebody with the same mill as me  :ddb:

There's a few posts on here of my mill ........

Mine has the same two gears missing, I might make some eventually but I've a ways to go yet  :dremel:

Can I ask how is your feed powered/switched, mine runs whenever the mill has power and I'm not sure if it should?

Welcome to the forum btw  :thumbup:
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2009, 12:47:15 AM »
You squeezed that in  :)
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #4 on: November 13, 2009, 02:14:04 AM »
Welcome aboard the cube Cozey  :borg:

See if you can find anything on her http://www.hpcgears.com/

You may have to do a bit of  :hammer: machining to make them fit but wher's the fun if you do things the easy way  :nrocks:.

Hope this helps

Stew

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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2009, 04:36:27 AM »
Quote from: Darren on November 13, 2009, 12:47:15 AM
You squeezed that in  :)

Not squeezed in!, more built around!
 I removed the end wall, and wheeled it into place while it was almost empty!...





...then the cupboards, lathe, and pillar drill etc all went in after...




Quote from: Darren on November 12, 2009, 11:47:53 PM
Can I ask how is your feed powered/switched, mine runs whenever the mill has power and I'm not sure if it should?

Here's a rough idea pic...



The wiring is via the standard Beaver switches:
1: In through the bottom busbar box
2: Up to the 1st switch - power to coolant pump
3: Pump switches input wires are piggy backed upto the 2nd switch - feed switch
4: Feed motor input switch wires piggy backed upto main motor forward/reverse switch
5: Forward / reverse switch wires out to main motor




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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2009, 04:44:50 AM »
I like your thinking:---------- door too small, take the wall out :- problem solved

  :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Nice collie dog by the way

Have fun

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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2009, 11:28:00 AM »
Can I ask a favour, next time you have your camera out could you take a picture of your Y axis gib locks. Mine are missing and I can't see where they were fitted?
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2009, 11:31:30 AM »
Quote from: cozy on November 13, 2009, 04:36:27 AM


Quote from: Darren on November 12, 2009, 11:47:53 PM
Can I ask how is your feed powered/switched, mine runs whenever the mill has power and I'm not sure if it should?

Here's a rough idea pic...



The wiring is via the standard Beaver switches:
1: In through the bottom busbar box
2: Up to the 1st switch - power to coolant pump
3: Pump switches input wires are piggy backed upto the 2nd switch - feed switch
4: Feed motor input switch wires piggy backed upto main motor forward/reverse switch
5: Forward / reverse switch wires out to main motor







Thanks, If I understand correctly you feed motor runs all the time as well then?
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2009, 12:02:58 PM »
Quote from: Darren on November 13, 2009, 11:31:30 AM
Thanks, If I understand correctly you feed motor runs all the time as well then?

...err no! the SWITCH allows the motor to be SWITCHED on or off!
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2009, 12:18:53 PM »
Quote from: Darren on November 13, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
Can I ask a favour, next time you have your camera out could you take a picture of your Y axis gib locks. Mine are missing and I can't see where they were fitted?

Here you go, I have a hex head on mine which happens to fit an 18 mm spanner. The spanner's length is just right to reach it from the front - just don't heave on it too tight!!...

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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2009, 12:22:52 PM »
Re switch - yes sorry got it  :doh:

Gib, I thought that was where the backlash nut clamp went, I'll have to have another look .... thanks  :thumbup:
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2009, 12:42:05 PM »
Quote from: Darren on November 13, 2009, 12:22:52 PM
Gib, I thought that was where the backlash nut clamp went, I'll have to have another look .... thanks  :thumbup:

You're probably right! It does act as a Y lock though - I haven't found another Y locking piece anywhere!!
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2009, 04:59:15 PM »
I just checked my machine, that hole is blind (on my machine) and your idea wouldn't work for me.

According to the manual that should be just for the leadscrew nut clamp.

No worries, there are other ways for me to sort mine out  :dremel:
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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2009, 05:50:55 AM »
As a "Newbie", I thought I'd better put up some pics of stuff I've made recently...

Car parts (mainly BMW related) (usually caliper adaptor brackets)...





















Bike bits...



...which I also home anodise...













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Re: Beaver mill
« Reply #15 on: November 14, 2009, 06:04:37 AM »
Very nice indeed, some expensive brakes you are working on there

I did something similar once quite a few years ago, no machines all done by hand. Scuse the quality, pre digital




And the foot rest hangers, I needed them lower.



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So you do all that in your workshop  :clap:

Nice anodizing,  :bow: I'd like to try that sometime
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