Christmas in July

Plinker said:
Wow Jay nice stand, that is the exact stand I envisioned for mine when it arrives!

Ray, I might have to try that idea and see where it gets me.:thinking:

Thanks
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Probably will get you a black eye if he sets it down where you want and you don't fork-over the green you flashed. :).


Ray
 
image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpgYesterday I picked up the chip pan that the local Sheetmetal place fabricated. Attached it with a few aluminum angles and some sealant. So with that finished it was time to put the mill on the stand. After a few careful rigging options ,up it went. I had to stretch my 2 ton crane all the way out to the half ton Mark to get the machine over the stand enough to set it down. I normally don't do things in that manner, I always like that built in safety margin. Well, you can tell by the photos that it worked. Even the dog likes his new napping spot. Everyone seems to be a winner today. Jay

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Mike ,
the original pan design was out of stainless and somewhat different . The boys at the Sheetmetal shop came up with this much simpler design and I'm happy how it turned out. They were all about keeping it simple. I guess you can't beat a man at his trade. Jay
 
The mill looks great Jay and I love your dog. I have a German shepherd as well, at least you know shop security will not be a problem.
 
Plinker,
Ol Velcro dog spend so much time in the shop with me, I was thinking about teaching him how to run some of the machines. I feel if he had opposable thumbs, he would be voted most likely to take over the world. GSD owners know what I mean. There are still number of things I need to do to the machine before it starts making chips. I have an electrician coming next week to run the power, and that leaves me some time to clean off some of that nasty grease. Once I get it a little more cleaned up then I'm going to check the tram. It will be ready to work soon. Jay
 
Jay-z said:
Plinker,
Ol Velcro dog spend so much time in the shop with me, I was thinking about teaching him how to run some of the machines. I feel if he had opposable thumbs, he would be voted most likely to take over the world. GSD owners know what I mean. There are still number of things I need to do to the machine before it starts making chips. I have an electrician coming next week to run the power, and that leaves me some time to clean off some of that nasty grease. Once I get it a little more cleaned up then I'm going to check the tram. It will be ready to work soon. Jay
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There are quite a few threads here on how to check tram on these units. I really like the method of using a large diameter bearing race.

FWIW, my original PM45 is 5+ years old and the column tram is still well within 1/2 thou. -That's got to be some kind of record.


Ray
 
Ray,
i did see that thread about using a bearing race. Not a bad idea, gonna give it a try. Jay
 
Imagine how much better the pictures would look with a Lab.

As an attorney, I have a better suggestion. Wear a T-shirt that says "Disabled Veteran." Put a harness on your dog, wear sunglasses and pretend you are blind. Tell the delivery guy you are accepting delivery for your brother-in-law. Hold a $5 bill in your hand. When the delivery is complete, hand the deliver guy the bill and say "Here is $100 for your trouble."

I hereby disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Reading this post could cause high blood pressure, stroke, incontinence.
 
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