Dabbler
ersatz engineer
I have one, and they are a little 'burgers and beer' instead of 'champagne and caviar'.
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I know Susquatch, I SUCK!
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TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
Works for me, since I have a surface grinder and I dont have 5K for a cutter master, or the money or space for a dedicated tool and cutter grinder, which never come up for sale with the fixtures etc.
I also have a good source of cheap used end mills and patience to use this tool. I have many days when I'm not up to more strenuous tasks too.
You need to make a better instructional video for @Susquatch
Found the 5C fixture on Amazon for $75. Over 100 every place else.
Grizzly G9887 End Mill Grinding Fixture https://a.co/d/eUQHC93
Grizzly G9887 End Mill Grinding Fixture https://a.co/d/eUQHC93
TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
out of stock
skippyelwell
Super User
So this why the oiling system doesn't work, it has all turned to thick gelatin.
I'll need to replace all the soft vinyl oil lines because they are all clogged.
So far I've been able to find 4mm OD, 2mm ID nylon hose but not the bendable stuff, I'm not sure nylon will be able to make some of the sharp turns.
Are these kinds of fittings standard on mill oiling systems? Hunting around I'm not seeing much, McMaster-Carr has nothing similar.
Most of the grease had hardened up to the point of being difficult to turn handles so it all had to come apart.
With all the grease that had been slathered on everything, I was surprised to find the Y axis screw had no lubrication at all, completely dry.
I'll need to replace all the soft vinyl oil lines because they are all clogged.
So far I've been able to find 4mm OD, 2mm ID nylon hose but not the bendable stuff, I'm not sure nylon will be able to make some of the sharp turns.
Are these kinds of fittings standard on mill oiling systems? Hunting around I'm not seeing much, McMaster-Carr has nothing similar.
Most of the grease had hardened up to the point of being difficult to turn handles so it all had to come apart.
With all the grease that had been slathered on everything, I was surprised to find the Y axis screw had no lubrication at all, completely dry.
skippyelwell
Super User
I think what that means is the actual black line of the scale is 0.02mm wide and not the interval between the marks.
Ya, I noticed that aspect too. Very wonky. But it's funny to hear someone else actually suggest that! Maybe I just have the giggles this morning. I gotta stop though, it's making the lady frisky.
TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
These dont come up often here, and just to show what a good deal this was, here is a listing from today. $4900 bucks
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TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
The vise can readily be had here for $350-400 used at auction. The vevor power feed less than 200... so yeah, pretty expensive for a 22 year old mill. I can buy a frikken kick ass bridgeport for that money, with DRO and power feed.
skippyelwell
Super User
The parts to renew the oiling system came in from McMaster-Carr yesterday and installed them this morning.
The ID of that tube is just barley 2mm, I'm thinking ISO 68 oil is going to have a hard time going through those lines on a cold morning.
I'm thinking about using winter weight chainsaw oil instead, the tube itself can handle the 70psi the pump creates but I'm not so sure about the seal on the push in connectors.
The ID of that tube is just barley 2mm, I'm thinking ISO 68 oil is going to have a hard time going through those lines on a cold morning.
I'm thinking about using winter weight chainsaw oil instead, the tube itself can handle the 70psi the pump creates but I'm not so sure about the seal on the push in connectors.
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Downwindtracker2
Super User
That was my dream mill or the Grizzly version .
skippyelwell
Super User
It's not anymore? What did you get instead?
skippyelwell
Super User
I filled the oiling reservoir with winter weight chainsaw oil and pumped up the system until all the lines were full, leaks from every seal.
So now I think I'll have to get rid of all the push in connectors and go with proper brass ferrules and a compression nut and a sleeve.
So now I think I'll have to get rid of all the push in connectors and go with proper brass ferrules and a compression nut and a sleeve.
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Dabbler
ersatz engineer
For context, I captured the screenshot, as the listing is going away Real Soon Now, and people won't know the context of the discussion....
skippyelwell
Super User
I thought I would check the mail one more time before the holidays, goodies!
Good thing I have a milling machine, I'll practice a bit before I attempt this.
Good thing I have a milling machine, I'll practice a bit before I attempt this.
TorontoBuilder
Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas
These fittings are made to hold pressure, but the OD of the tubing and the type is critical... not really made to use with soft poly tubing.
skippyelwell
Super User
Before I go spending a bunch more cash on this I'm going to try some brass sleeves inside the end of every tube to see if that doesn't improve the seal.
Santa doesn't fit the chimney anymore.... But he seems to like you!
The tool post will be a very satisfying project.