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what is that on the x axis crank
It is a multiplier. Push the handle in and it's std. .100" per rev, pull it to center position and it's disengaged entirely, (for power feed I assume) and pull it out and it's .400 travel per rev. Stock equipment on the 8530 and more handy than I would have thought.At a guess, it's a multiplier, a rapid crank. push or pull the handle in or out to shift between rapid and feed.
Thanks for the complement! I've been working on it for about 6 weeks off and on. Disassembled it to every single nut, bolt, screw, shim, etc., cleaned and stripped it of paint ( 4 coats of various colors) and repainted. I had to make several parts, replace bearings and buy some parts. Only paid $300.00 for it and it had all the collets, a good Jacob's 633 chuck on a #2 Morse shank and a few t-nut studs. Also installed a single phase motor as the original was 3 phase. I have used it for several things and was surprised as to how rigid it is. I'm happy with the results.Congratulations, a very nice looking mill and vise! Looks like the four incher should work well on that mill.
what did you do with the 3phase motor. .