Index 645 with slotting head

[basicfish]

I have recently acquired a 645 with a slotting head. It had set in a corner of an oilfield shop for years. It was the smallest machine in the shop.
I had a Index 555 several years ago, made and repaired many things with it.
So back to the 645, it’s missing the knee crank handle, it takes a 6 segment one unlike a Bridgeport that uses a 9 segment. So anyone have a crank handle that fits a 645?
The quill is not R8 but missing the draw bar. (Well it turns out that it’s a B&S9)
my old 555 used a length of all thread, I may go that if I can’t find the proper one.
I did lots of work with the B&S9, and er32 collets, looks like I will be there again.

As far as the slotting head, it works has a single phase motor and I have no idea how to use it, and advise will be appreciated. I pulled the slotter off the mill, it fit on a engine stand.

 

[basicfish]

More pics of the slotting head. It seems to be missing a cover

 

[matthewsx]

Nice looking machine.

 

[T Bredehoft]

At a guess, the slotting head would work like a broach, shearing a sliver from the surface being slotted, then move the table .001 and repeat, until your slot is long enough.

 

[T. J.]

Your best bet for finding a knee crank is to call Wells-Index and see if they have one. While you’ve got them on the phone, ask them about regrinding your spindle to R8.

 

[Bobbyc01]

I own a 645 W/ power feed. it’s a great machine. I could send you pictures and measurements if needed for a fab project.

 

[basicfish]

I would like to thank everyone for your replies. turns out I was mistaken on what what taper spindle is, its an R8, so big win with that. I haven't gotten the knee crank, a few other projects have jumped the line and the mill is kina on back burner.

hopefully by spring break I can get back to working on it.

 

[basicfish]

I own a 645 W/ power feed. it’s a great machine. I could send you pictures and measurements if needed for a fab project.

I would apricate those measurements and pics

thanks
Ron

 

[Bobbyc01]

I would apricate those measurements and pics

thanks
Ron

 

[Bobbyc01]

Would be easy to make
one set of drive dogs 180 apart.