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| cozy:
I came to a decision about the handle, (partly as I wanted to just get it finished, and partly as I wanted to use the machine from that end of the table!). So, I measured up, removed all the feed unit etc, drilled the shaft (taper reamed), re fitted etc... Made up a quick little collar... ..and then refitted the handle, (and taper reamed the handle+shaft as one), fitted the taper dowel, job done... Another job ticked off the list! I can always make up a new shaft, and fit a clutched handle if I change my mind in the future! (I don't think I will be though, as we have clutched handles on the bridgeports at work, and they drive us mad - faffy things which only really work if you stand at the end of the table facing the machine so you can push on them - no good for standing in front of the machine) |
| LexD:
Nice Job Cozy, I am a new member here who also has a Beaver mill VBRP #2. I am very interested in your installation as my machine had the original power feed removed when I got it. I will be fitting one of the units soon and would like to see some of details of your install more closely but the Photobucket pictures are not available, could you repost them if you still have them please. |
| Sea.dog:
Hi LexD, that's a 9 year old thread and the OP hadn't been seen on the forum since 2016. Good luck. |
| russ57:
--- Quote from: cozy on April 07, 2010, 06:23:27 AM ---Nearly finished fitting an "Align" power feed to my Beaver mill. I decided to remove the standard gearbox + motor effort - I only had 2 gears for it, giving me only 2 of the (limited) 4 available speeds. After removing the feed motor+gearbox, I removed the table end plate... I measured up and made an adapter shaft, and used it to align the unit over the end plate. This allowed me to mark and drill + tap the mounting holes... Refitted end plate... ...and adapter shaft... Fitted unit to end plate... Brass drive gear moddeed to suit Beaver dimensions... Dial refitted... Limit switches and stops fitted... Now I am waiting to come to a decision about the handle... 1: Shorten shaft and refit standard handle - fixed (watchout for the knuckles) ::) 2: Research clutched handles or handwheels with folding handles. any ideas welcome! --- End quote --- Pictures show for me... Russ |
| russ57:
--- Quote from: cozy on April 18, 2010, 03:07:01 AM ---I came to a decision about the handle, (partly as I wanted to just get it finished, and partly as I wanted to use the machine from that end of the table!). So, I measured up, removed all the feed unit etc, drilled the shaft (taper reamed), re fitted etc... Made up a quick little collar... ..and then refitted the handle, (and taper reamed the handle+shaft as one), fitted the taper dowel, job done... Another job ticked off the list! I can always make up a new shaft, and fit a clutched handle if I change my mind in the future! (I don't think I will be though, as we have clutched handles on the bridgeports at work, and they drive us mad - faffy things which only really work if you stand at the end of the table facing the machine so you can push on them - no good for standing in front of the machine) --- End quote --- And the other set Russ |
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