Mill Drill problems

[PJW]

Yes, but it is $53 more before you add the postage, that is why I went for the Turkish one, i have also heard good reports from this site on this kit & read feedback from Ebay.

[PJW]

My belt conversion kit arrived today, it looked well made so I started the conversion. The whole job took approx half an hour taking my time, all the parts fitted well & the difference it made was enormous. I think this kit was well worth the money, I should have done this months ago

[Stilldrillin]

Welcome to the quiet(er), side Peter....... 

David D

[SwarfnStuff]

Told ya it was not too difficult. Plus you got the kit, so it would be an easy job. --- As David said, "Welcome to the quiet(er) side"  : : Have fun and enjoy the hobby.
John B

[PJW]

Hi Dave, I have had a quick  look at the play on my quill knob starting at the rack, there is very little play here so it must be in the linkage between the front knob and the main capstan handle, hope to check this out later,

I dont miss them noisy fragile plastic gears, can you buy those Polymax belts in the uk?

Peter

[Stilldrillin]

can you buy those Polymax belts in the uk?

Peter

Can't help you with that one Peter. As my original belt came with the kit, from LMS.

But, you have reminded me. I need a spare 2L140, for my machine. http://madmodder.net/index.php/topic,7643.msg82337.html#msg82337

David D

[BaronJ]

Hi Peter,

Glad you got it sorted out OK.  You should be able to buy replacement belts here in the UK.
I needed one for my Forbco drill.  The local car spares shop had the exact same belt.  Cost me £3.89.
RS components do a range.

[velocette]

Hi Peter
Pleased for you that the belt drive is a success and quiet running now prevails.
Modifying an X2 mill to your own preferences is very satisfying part of ownership.
Lots of clever and innovative posts on this forum that I follow with interest as the owner of a very much modified X2 Mill.
The "Z" Axis fine feed Has several problems than can be improved on.
The dog clutch to engage the worm drive play is excessive and a difficult one to remedy only by fabricating a new one.
The worm to the wormwheel has significant backlash again a problem to fix.
The shaft from the adjustment knob with a floppy coupling to the worm shaft can be eliminated and a solid shaft fabricated and fitted.
Make a new housing to support the shaft end behind the adjustment knob with a ball bearing to take the end thrust of the worm and not rely on the the gear box housing.

Have  lots of enjoyment from your mill
Stuck a photo on hope it can explain better than my attempt as a scribe

Eric

[PJW]

 thank you for the response on the belts & I will take a close look at your mods Eric, I have made a few adjustments, I also found that the rack on the upright was loose, something I hadn't noticed. Tightening this made quite a differance! but still a lot of play in the spots you said.

Peter

[John Rudd]

Peter can you post up the belt number please?

[PJW]

Polyflex V belt MBL Polymax 5M335

I have fitted the larger handwheel for the quil & this is what it looks like now!

[John Rudd]

Peter,
Go to Beeline engineering, they're in Milton Keynes,
They stock 5m 335 belts in the Gates Polyflex range.....

[PJW]

Thanks for the address, I have sent an email but no reply yet!

I have just removed the tightening knob off the mill & replaced it with an adjustable lever, a small mod but it works well, they do have one of these on the more expensive model.

[John Rudd]

I rang them......

£8-87 + vat.....
You need to order two to meet the minimum order quantity plus £7 carriage....
Might be cheaper if you live near by or can get someone to collect for you....