DIY Mill Head Installation Tool Post

[MyLilMule]

The BP mill I just bought as a project needs to be reassembled. The previous owner had taken the motor and head off the machine when the motor shaft failed when the key came loose. I'll do a full rebuild at some point, but right now, I just want to get it back together so I can get an inventory of parts I need. Parts that were probably scavenged off this unit over the 10-15 years it sat.

Taking cues from Mr. Pete, H&W and others, I set off to make my version of a head installation tool post.

 

[DavidR8]

Well done, you have a steady hand!

 

[MyLilMule]

Got the head installed!

 

[MikeInOr]

Very cool! You probably don't even need to tram the head now!

One possible modification you might consider is slotting the holes in the stand so you could easily slip studs that are already threaded into the T bolts easily. Not a big deal, just a thought as I watched your video!

 

[MyLilMule]

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing about the slots. It certainly would have made that a bit easier.

One thing I don't always make clear on my videos. I am not making the to show anyone how to do it, I'm just recording how I did it. I likely did it the wrong way. LOL!