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I just got my VN 12 moved into my barn, I don't have it wired up yet though as I don't have 3 phase power. I am planning on building a rotary phase converter in the near future though to correct this issue. What would be the smallest size motor I could use to power to it though? I did not get any collets with it although I did get an end mill holder and several shell mill holders. Does anyone have a horizontal arbor or collets they would be willing to sell?
I also want to change all fluids and give it a good oiling before I start using it. I know there is a gearbox for the spindle and one for the power feed. Am I missing any oil reservoirs? How do you drain the coolant? What is a good coolant to use and what weight oil should I put in it?
The table left and right (x-axis?) feels tight, and I think it is because the gib is too tight, how is this adjusted? Is it just the screws on the underside of the table?
The overarm support also won't move. Is it most likely because of rust or did I just miss a screw that holds it in? I tried loosening two handles, one on the top at the front of the ram and one at the back.
Sorry for all the questions but this is my first mill and I have basically no experience using machine tools.
I also want to change all fluids and give it a good oiling before I start using it. I know there is a gearbox for the spindle and one for the power feed. Am I missing any oil reservoirs? How do you drain the coolant? What is a good coolant to use and what weight oil should I put in it?
The table left and right (x-axis?) feels tight, and I think it is because the gib is too tight, how is this adjusted? Is it just the screws on the underside of the table?
The overarm support also won't move. Is it most likely because of rust or did I just miss a screw that holds it in? I tried loosening two handles, one on the top at the front of the ram and one at the back.
Sorry for all the questions but this is my first mill and I have basically no experience using machine tools.