RF30 Basement Install

[YYCHM]

Finally Progress

Two thirty year old AMEs had no problem assembling the base, column and head.

I misjudged the depth of this thing a little but she fits with 3.5" to spare behind the motor.

Phew..... no more pacing now wonder if I had gone too far.

Now to tackle the table.

 

[DavidR8]

Finally Progress

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Two thirty year old AMEs had no problem assembling the base, column and head.

I misjudged the depth of this thing a little but she fits with 3.5" to spare behind the motor.

Phew..... no more pacing now wonder if I had gone too far.

Now to tackle the table.

Now that’s an awesome thing to see!
Well done [emoji106]


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[Dabbler]

you got alot done today!!! wow!!

 

[CalgaryPT]

My back hurts thinking of that.

 

[YYCHM]

My back hurts thinking of that.

I didn't lift a finger LOL. The two lads did it all for me, including mounting the motor

They said it wasn't bad at all

Oh to be young again

 

[YYCHM]

Sweet...… I just ran her up at 120 RPM and then again at 1040 RPM. It just hums and is as smooth as can be. Reeks of power

 

[CalgaryPT]

Somebody's got a new toy critical capital investment.........

 

[kevin.decelles]

Make room for the next one !




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[DavidR8]

Sweet...… I just ran her up at 120 RPM and then again at 1040 RPM. It just hums and is as smooth as can be. Reeks of power

Let the spending begin!
How can we be of assistance? [emoji48]


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[YYCHM]

Let the spending begin!
How can we be of assistance? [emoji48]

Let's see...… I need a proper vise for sure, and 3-axis DRO is a given. As it stands, I don't have the T-NUTS to mount anything on this thing right now LOL.

Any one have two 1/2" T-NUTS and bolts to spare?

Craig

 

[DavidR8]

Let's see...… I need a proper vise for sure, and 3-axis DRO is a given. As it stands, I don't have the T-NUTS to mount anything on this thing right now LOL.

Any one have two 1/2" T-NUTS and bolts to spare?

Craig

I love my Glacern 4” vise. It’s the perfect size.
Also really like the DRO that I have. I think you know the one.
I bought the 1/2” clamp set from KMS but you can use cut down carriage bolts in a pinch.


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[YYCHM]

Make room for the next one !

Room? What room? Do you see any room in there LOL. This maxes me out. Got stuff, here, there, everywhere that I don't know where I'm going to stash now. I lost 3/4 of my work bench with this project. SWMBO surveyed tonight and drew a chalk line on the floor labeled NOT TO BE CROSSED.

 

[Dusty]

Let's see...… I need a proper vise for sure, and 3-axis DRO is a given. As it stands, I don't have the T-NUTS to mount anything on this thing right now LOL.

Any one have two 1/2" T-NUTS and bolts to spare?

Craig

Congratulations, well done Craig. Speaking to buying a vise I recall telling and posting pictures to David_R8 on my Glacern 4" vise so I ditto his comments. They are well made and highly reliable without any fear of just throwing away your money. I made the removable speed handle for it and the rubber heal cover which helps keep swarf out.

Now what the heck are 30 year old AME's? I recognise the abbreviation as aircraft maintenance engineer? Bill

 

[YYCHM]

Now what the heck are 30 year old AME's? I recognise the abbreviation as aircraft maintenance engineer? Bill

You got it Bill. My son is a aircraft maintenance engineer (AME) with WestJet (Dream Liner Stuff) and his friend is a FO flying DHC-8-Q400 for WestJet Encore. Both are CIC officers and man the reginal gliding center here. My son is a qualified glider and tow pilot.

 

[historicalarms]

Finally Progress

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Two thirty year old AMEs had no problem assembling the base, column and head.

I misjudged the depth of this thing a little but she fits with 3.5" to spare behind the motor.

Phew..... no more pacing now wonder if I had gone too far.

Now to tackle the table.

Nope YYC, before you tackle the table you need to put in a few "hold-down" bolts thru those 4 base holes...inperative before you have to pivot the head out of the way to mount anything on the table. The top heavy imbalance on these machines is considerable and with the table moved all the way one way or the other adds to it ( altho with the table extended and it does tip, the table will stop it from a total roll-over).
it doesn't make any mention of this in my manual but the shop manager at House of Tools in Ed. was very emphatic that this was the #1 reason that they got machines back for repair was an overbalance tip-over.

 

[YYCHM]

Nope YYC, before you tackle the table you need to put in a few "hold-down" bolts thru those 4 base holes...inperative before you have to pivot the head out of the way to mount anything on the table. The top heavy imbalance on these machines is considerable and with the table moved all the way one way or the other adds to it ( altho with the table extended and it does tip, the table will stop it from a total roll-over).
it doesn't make any mention of this in my manual but the shop manager at House of Tools in Ed. was very emphatic that this was the #1 reason that they got machines back for repair was an overbalance tip-over.

Ok Doug. I'll get some bolts on her before proceeding any further. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[thriller007]

Let's see...… I need a proper vise for sure, and 3-axis DRO is a given. As it stands, I don't have the T-NUTS to mount anything on this thing right now LOL.

Any one have two 1/2" T-NUTS and bolts to spare?

Craig

How about something like these Craig.

 

[YYCHM]

How about something like these Craig.

I'm good, thanks. I can source some here in Calgary.

 

[Tom O]

One thing to consider is T nuts won’t let the bolt thread all the way through protecting the table surface below.

 

[RobinHood]

One thing to consider is T nuts won’t let the bolt thread all the way through protecting the table surface below.

Excellent point. On my shop made ones I used a center punch and “smashed” the last thread on the bottom to prevent the bolt from freely threading through.