power feed ?

dlane said:
What is 17x13x12” if it’s the feed that’s way bigger than my Servo 150 feed on a full size BP clone.
A pic of machine would help
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I we send a photo as soon as I get back on my feet.
 
The PM-450M was a smaller version of the PM-833T
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I have the Align AL-500 and cannot see how it would fit your mill, let alone being way too powerful for what you need. It is made for a Bridgeport style mill.

I would look at the power feed used on the PM-833T, also other makes in a similar flat style power feed and you may need to use some form of coupler to marry the two. I did this on my last mill, used an elastomeric coupler boared to each shaft.
http://www.precisionmatthews.com/shop/pm-833t-x-powerfeed/
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Power-Feed-for-G8689-Mini-Mill/T10894
 
You can see how I'm cramped for space. If I added the Pm833t which was recommended it would reach half way to the drawer in the counter. Unless I can modify another feed, I'll have to make one up myself.P1040004.JPGP1040001.JPG
 
The usual X drive for that mill is just like what's on my RF30. It sticks out 10 1/2" from the end of the table.
 
Are you equally centered (constrained) on both left & right? My RF45 only has the table pocket on left side so that's where I initially set my power drive. The right handle assembly has a graduated collar but not the right side. So even though I predominantly use the DRO, it again favored putting motor on LHS.

I think the best approach for you would either be a more compact alternate motor assembly, or a right angle drive with motor shaft in vertical position which would involve bevel gears somewhat like the big boy machines. I'm not aware of something off the shelf but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist
 
looks like I'm going to have to start shopping around for some parts, and put one together myself. This could be fun.
 
Hi Coomba did you manage to find a power feed to fit your mill yet ,I have a similar mill maybe a touch bigger and same it's a bit tight for room around my mill ,I have been looking and found these on aliexpress it looks like it maybe made to fit similar mill to mine ,I'm trying to find out the id of the dog drive they show in pictures on website .if it's 17 mm I think I could fit that unit at a pinch .image.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpegimage.jpeg
 
Moper361 said:
I have been looking and found these on aliexpress it looks like it maybe made to fit similar mill to mine ,I'm trying to find out the id of the dog drive they show in pictures on website .if it's 17 mm I think I could fit that unit at a pinch .
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I have that exact same power feed unit, and yes it is 17mm
 
Moper361 said:
Hi Coomba did you manage to find a power feed to fit your mill yet ,I have a similar mill maybe a touch bigger and same it's a bit tight for room around my mill ,I have been looking and found these on aliexpress it looks like it maybe made to fit similar mill to mine ,I'm trying to find out the id of the dog drive they show in pictures on website .if it's 17 mm I think I could fit that unit at a pinch .View attachment 254160View attachment 254161View attachment 254162View attachment 254163
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On my way, making one.
 
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