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The Shop => Our Shop => Topic started by: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 01:52:17 PM

Title: My new Mill stand
Post by: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 01:52:17 PM

Well it only took 3 years,  :headbang:  but I finally have the stand that is perfect (for me).

This is the stock stand that came with the Mill, and although it is quite sturdy, it's too short, the storage space is only 1 shelf and it weighs in at about 60Lbs\27Kgs.

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/CT129N_Stand.jpg)

Here is the new stand, it is a 'Side Rider' cabinet from Grey Tools.

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable032.jpg)

Of course, being a Madmodder I could not just leave it alone.  :thumbup:  Out of the box the stand is 98Lbs\45Kgs, I added two lengths of 3" x .250" C Channel for the machine mounts at the base.

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable033.jpg)

I also added 3, 2.5" x 2.5" x .250" Angle Iron to the underside of the top.

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable035.jpg)

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable034.jpg)

I also added 6 1/2" plates of mild steel, 2 in the base, 2 on top - under the chip tray and 2 above the chip tray.  Based on using .291Lbs\Cu In, I calculate the stand now weighs in at a little over 300Lbs\135Kgs not including the Mill or tooling in storage. :headbang:

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable039.jpg)

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable043.jpg)

(http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac138/Chazzmiester/NewMillTable037.jpg)

Cheers,
Chazz

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: Brass_Machine on July 27, 2011, 02:33:46 PM

Nice!  :thumbup:

**added the

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[img] tags to your pictures...

Eric

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 02:40:42 PM

Thanks? Eric.  :wave:

 :beer:
Chazz

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: DaveH on July 27, 2011, 02:49:46 PM

Chazz,

Well thats looks good and strong. :clap:        [a bit like me!] :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just need one more pic Chazz -- with the mill on it.
 :beer:
DaveH

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: Brass_Machine on July 27, 2011, 02:53:18 PM

Quote from: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 02:40:42 PM

Thanks? Eric.  :wave:

 :beer:
Chazz

Hiya Chazz... Added a bit of code to your pictures so the would show without having to click a link... Like this:

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[img]http://madmodder.net/pics/tool.1.jpg[/img]
So with the code, looks like this:

(http://madmodder.net/pics/tool.1.jpg)

With out:

http://madmodder.net/pics/tool.1.jpg

 :beer:

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 02:59:24 PM

@ Eric, ahh "I see said the blind man".

@ Dave H, the Mill will be going on this weekend with 'final pic' (including .img tag  :thumbup:) hopefully.

Cheers,
Chazz

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: Brass_Machine on July 27, 2011, 03:28:26 PM

Quote from: Chazz on July 27, 2011, 02:59:24 PM

@ Eric, ahh "I see said the blind man".

...

 :thumbup:  :nrocks:

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: DaveH on July 27, 2011, 03:48:05 PM

Chazz,

 :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

DaveH

Title: Re: My new Mill stand - Finished!
Post by: Chazz on August 08, 2011, 10:35:15 AM

Well, finally done!  :clap:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6001611169/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6001611525/
The stock vertical way bellows\cover came with 2 flimzy supports, I made 3 more, using the orginal as a pattern, from the plastic lids of margarin containers.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6002160094/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6002159316/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6002158970/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6001612579/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6002160720/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6022164238/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6021609043/

Oops, the Boss wants attention....gotta go. :thumbup:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/65885356@N05/6021608707/

P.S. I also cleaned up\lapped the gib strips and replaced the x & y table bearings, more upgrades to follow. :headbang:

Cheers,
Chazz

Title: Re: My new Mill stand
Post by: fatal-exception on November 18, 2011, 05:50:28 PM

.291lbs/in3? Steel must be heavier where you live! .283lbs/in3 is what it weighs here in Canada!  :whip: