I'm wanting to add a power feed to my mill, but the only ones I see hang to far down to work on my table top mill...
Any ideas ?
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These type may fit. The minor disadvantage is they sit higher than the table so long stuff needs to be on blocks to clear.
Pete
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These type may fit. The minor disadvantage is they sit higher than the table so long stuff needs to be on blocks to clear.
Pete
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Mike;
I had the same issues with the store bought power feeds as you. I also wanted the power feed to be on the left side of the table.
Here is a power feed I rigged up 10 years ago and still use.
I used a DC gearmotor and wired in a double pole double throw switch for forward/off/reverse. When the power feed is not being used I remove the belt. I slip the belt back on in just a few seconds to get the power feed ready to use.
Works for me.
Jim
I had the same issues with the store bought power feeds as you. I also wanted the power feed to be on the left side of the table.
Here is a power feed I rigged up 10 years ago and still use.
I used a DC gearmotor and wired in a double pole double throw switch for forward/off/reverse. When the power feed is not being used I remove the belt. I slip the belt back on in just a few seconds to get the power feed ready to use.
Works for me.
Jim
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