My First Mill...

[AR15DCM]

I bit the bullet and bought my first mill. Not a large one, but large enough to do gun work. Soon as I can finish putting together my engine hoist I can get this thing mounted on the stand/oil tray.

Anyone else have a Bolton Tools?

[hammermill]

these were a improvment from the round post machines with the square post also having the lift crank in front is a big help

a spline wrench for the spindle is a nice adition, i found one on ebay. you may find a need for other rods for differient collets as legenth and thread varies with item

[AR15DCM]

Isnt a spline wrench the same as a box end wrench?

[OLDBEAR]

http://toolmonger.com/wp-content/upload ... ne-450.jpg
Ok I had to look.

[AR15DCM]

Well heck I guess there are differences.

[AR15DCM]

Okay, I have a newbie question. How do you lock the drawbar to loosen/tighten the nut ?

Is this what the spline wrench is for? The nut on top is 16mm.

UPDATE: I found this guy on eBay selling Drawbar Wrenches made specifically for the import Milling Machines if any one is interested...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-COLLET-DRAW ... 41791d4914