The Home Machinist!

Steve, you won't be sorry.

Chuck

Dennis is correct. The blue wires are to a overtemp switch.
What type of controller did you get? I'm partial to the MC-60 series treadmill controllers. I have 3. One powers my X2 mill with a 2.5 hp motor, one is on my sand muller, and one is waiting on installation in my 7x lathe.

Chuck

The MC-60 and motor combo on the mill came from the same treadmill. Give me a minute or two and I'll go to the shop and check the motor info plate. I think it's more than 90 volts, and 2.5 HP, brushed. I did play with the controller and several different PM treadmill motors, and they all work fine w...

The best treadmill controller I have found is the MC-60, used on many brands. I lucked out and got 2 treadmills off the local Freecycle that had these controllers and nice 2.5HP motors. I have one powering my X2 mill, and one on my homemade sand muller. I needed another, but the Freecycle source has...

What are the specs for the gears? Maybe someone here will make them for you...

Chuck

smallshop13 wrote:Here is a picture of it

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Sorry, the picture is too small, I can't tell. Is it round column or square?

Chuck

Post a picture of your mill to aid in identifying it. Lots of online sources for manuals. Do you know if it is a SEIG or Real Bull derivative?

Chuck

Just username and password, John.

Chuck

Ken,
I've ordered small taps and dies from http://www.hobbylinc.com/. That was a couple of years ago, but quality and prices were reasonable for K&S brand. Usual disclaimer.

Chuck

That's near my childhood home and I had never heard of it until now! Thanks for posting. I will visit next trip home. (Sidney. N.Y.)

Chuck

Well i just sucessfully cut my first gear !!!!... Off to find cutters [sticker shock for US suppliers marked inport to boot] Ebay to the rescue with a Hong Kong supplier $28 shipped and would you believe less than 2 weeks to my door. Took longer LA to Phoenix than China to US. And of course the lar...

So, following this line of thought, I would bore a cylinder and turn the piston to fit?

Chuck