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cedge:
Stew
As you well know by now, the SX3 is not a machine you'd want to call "portable" . Those who have not moved one will find it hard to realize just how stout they really are. If it was much heavier, they really couldn't safely call it a bench top. Glad to see it is coming back to life. :thumbup:
Steve
sbwhart:
Hi Chaps
Well I've rewired the mill and it works :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb: :ddb:
The only problem I had was with the interlock on the spindle guard:- I took the guard off so it wouldn't get damaged with the move, I didn't make a note of how it was set I just assumed that when the micro switch was open the machine would power NO it work the other way micro switch closed for power :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
I checked and rechecked my connections all looked ok everything was lighting up the motor just wouldn't kick in, so decided to try interlock other way and haypresto we have a rewired mill.
:zap: :zap: :zap:
Put a new battery in the DRO and thats working fine
Just got to assemble the X and Y tables and make adjustments and I'm back in buisness.
Now for the bad news when I stripped the mill down I found it had been assembled with a part that had been made wrong at the factory and someone had cobbled it together so that it would work, how long the fix would work for who knows, it may work ok for years, but it may fall apart next week. I don't want to post details just yet as the suppliers are waiting a response from the factory, watch this space.
Cheers
:wave: :wave:
Stew
cedge:
Stew
I had the same experience with the quill guard. That sinking feeling is no fun...LOL. I'll be watching for the update on the "cobbled" part.
Steve
Darren:
It's nice when it works.... :D
Well done, even splitting it down I bet it still wasn't easy to move about.... :borg:
Divided he ad:
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Does that mean it spins like a dancing banana Stew?? :lol:
--- Quote ---Now for the bad news when I stripped the mill down I found it had been assembled with a part that had been made wrong at the factory and someone had cobbled it together so that it would work, how long the fix would work for who knows, it may work ok for years, but it may fall apart next week. I don't want to post details just yet as the suppliers are waiting a response from the factory, watch this space.
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Mmmmm.... This has a certain ring about it..... Eh John?! :doh:
Good luck Stew!
Keep us posted on it's work.... Assuming your going to use it?
Ralph.
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