KTF KDM-30

[Tulsot]

I purchased this today.

I have not picked it up yet. I have searched both here and elsewhere online. I can not find a manual. Anybody have one or know where to access one? This mill seems a little different than most other round column mills as the head height adjustment is made via a crank at the right rear of the base which moves the column and head as a unit vs the head moving up and down the column.

I appreciate any help.

 

[markba633csi]

That does sound unusual, more pictures!
-Mark

 

[Tulsot]

This is the best picture I can do until I get it home in a few days

 

[Steve-F]

This is the best picture I can do until I get it home in a few days

Any luck with a manual on this machine? I'm getting one myself here soon........I hope

 

[Tulsot]

I never found a manual. I did take it apart to the last bolt, clean, lube and put it back together. I’ve been using it and like it, but I’m just a hobbyist.

I’d be glad to help if I can.

 

[Steve-F]

Thanks for your reply! Is yours 220 Volt? What do you think of the way the head raises? I have only seen a few pics of the one I'm getting on Saturday, it's the only size that will fit where I have to put it:<)

Cheers,
Steve

 

[DAT510]

Member @ryan79 purchased/posted on the same model mill back in 2015. He was last seen on the forum on 2018. In his posting he showed a picture of the manual. If he's still part of the forum, you might be able to get a copy from him. Better yet, post it to the Downloads section for all to benefit from in the future.

https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/introduction-welcome-thread-ended-3-2-14.20506/page-48#post-347730

 

[Steve-F]

Thank you

 

[ryan79]

Thank you

i sold the machine a few years ago and now have a pm727v. so the manual went with the machine and i never made a copy.

 

[Tulsot]

I messaged ryan79 a while back. He sold it and has no way to contact the new owner.

Mine is single phase 220. The head is a little clunky to start up and down at times and takes some effort raise. I even took that entire crank system apart, cleaned and re-lubricated it.