8530 Gloat

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Man, that thing is so nice I'd cash-advance a credit card if I didn't have funds on hand to buy it (and I don't need a mill or borrow money beyond my mortgage.) Sorry about the accident, but I'm glad nobody got hurt. Serious stuff.

-Ryan
 
Calstar, you certainly are a lucky fellow! That is a unique find, for sure. Enjoy!
 
I have to wire it in as it was hardwired to 110, Ill scab a short cord with plug to the 110 armored line as I have 110 receptacle a few feet away. this will be temporary, one or two days(I need to ask a few motor questions) then the motor wiring will be changed to 220 and properly hardwired into the circuit so I can run it on 220, already ran the 220 circuit to the mills location. I will most likely make at least a few chips tomorrow as I've been working my ass off(not complaining at all) setting the 8530 up, rearranging my shop, taking a few machines down to sell, as well as also various home maintenance thats in different stages. No work tomorrow, just make a few chips and play around with it, fun!

The 4:1 x axis speed handle is very cool, you can choose it or the standard 1:1 with just a push or pull on the handle,I can move the table fast with little effort, it truly is a speed handle
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Brian
 
Lucky Dog, GREAT FIND MAN!!!!!:aok:

BTW you are lucky i'm a little farther than 1.5 miles away, i might have raced you there!!!!
 
Great find and looks like you got all the goodies. I have a similar story. I found mine three miles from my house I stopped to look at a car for sale and ended up with the mill. original owner with all the papers that came with it and a small rotary table also. I have a Bridgeport but I put the Clausing in the small heated room with the other small machines. I use them all winter probably more than the machines on the cold side of the wall.
 
Awesome find Brian I just saw the ad it's still on CL I sent him my number I would have taken my car trailer down early tomorrow to get it.
Then sold my 8520 that I'm starting to restore now that I got 19 miles from me for $50.00. , also thanks for the seal.

Bob
 
calstar said:
I had no idea what an Anilam dro(made in USA) was, checked ebay and even though its 31 year old technology two of the same model(with scales) are listed at $1200 and $1300, wow, now all I have to do is learn how to use it, that and the dividing head which I have never owned/used.
Brian
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I have two Anilams that look like yours sitting around in my shop. One display head works and the other is for parts. I only had the Y axis scale for my Bridgeport and could never find one for the longitudinal axis at a reasonable price, so I replaced it with a Mitutoyo setup when one of those came up used a few years ago. If I hunt around, I can probably find the notes I wrote down on how to use it. My recollection is that the display flashes when you first power up and then you have to hit one of the buttons to get it to zero. I figured it out by trial and error.
 
RWL said:
My recollection is that the display flashes when you first power up and then you have to hit one of the buttons to get it to zero. I figured it out by trial and error.
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Thats what mine does as well. Not surprisingly the PO had the original owners manual and it came with the mill so thanks for the offer of the notes but not necessary; when time allows I'll read the manual and try and figure it out.

Brian
 
calstar said:
Not surprisingly the PO had the original owners manual and it came with the mill .
Brian
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People over the years have asked for that old Anilam manual and nobody had one. Consider scanning it and uploading it.
 
I nominate Brian and his 8530 for DEAL OF THE YEAR!...or maybe STEAL OF THE YEAR! :D You just used all your karma points, buddy! You did good, and I don't mind telling you I'm jealous! I wish you luck and many happy years with it.
 
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