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- Jan 25, 2015
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So I just purchased this mill and gt it moved in the shop. I think the mill had sat for many years unused. The taper is B&S #9 and a tool was stuck in the spindle HARD. I backed the screw out about 2 turns and gave it a good hit. This went on for a long time and we finally were able with penetrating oil, tapping on the draw bar and gently prying to get the old tool holder out. The original quill handle pins were sheared off so I made a new one. Now the real issue begins, I could only move the quill 3 to 4 inches and even that was difficult. I checked all the basic things like quill lock and such. I have the manual and it details the super easy job of removing the quill... Well the quill is STUCK hard. I was able to get it half way out but no further. I unbolted the top housing and when I move the quill handle up it lifted the entire top housing motor and all! I think the spline is stuck in the quill? I have tried all that I can think of but could use some advice before I break something. Thanks!
OH one note! They had grates mounted over the belt access areas and it makes me suspect the oil cup was never filled. When I took the side plate off it looked like tar coming out.
OH one note! They had grates mounted over the belt access areas and it makes me suspect the oil cup was never filled. When I took the side plate off it looked like tar coming out.