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Can anyone guess the model of mill? I only know that it is an” Index” I have compared to pics in this site, but can’t seem to come up with one that looks similar. Is it a good mill? Thanks in advance.



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Have you look at vintagemachinery.org? Either their publication reprints and/or photo index.
http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgindex/detail.aspx?id=2280&tab=4
If the price is right , it's a good machine :)
Thanks, for the heads up on the images, I new here and still stumbling around! I was looking on this thread for various pictures. I looks like it may be a 645.

I got about $350 in it, but it’s a B&S 9 taper, considering having it converted to R-8, but don’t know how much it cost. I’ve heard that the original company will do it, but not for sure.




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considering having it converted to R-8, but don’t know how much it cost. I’ve heard that the original company will do it, but not for sure.
Index does that work, but you must send the spindle and quill to them, assembled, When they grind it to R8, you will not get full contact between spindle and collet. The price is not cheap, and there is freight both ways. Buy a few B&S #9 collets (3/8, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4") and then use straight shank tooling in the collets. That is a good system, without any modifications needed.
 
Join owwm.org and post as question under their "Old Metalworking Machines" forum and maybe someone there might be able to help you.
 
Index does that work, but you must send the spindle and quill to them, assembled, When they grind it to R8, you will not get full contact between spindle and collet. The price is not cheap, and there is freight both ways. Buy a few B&S #9 collets (3/8, 1/2, 5/8, and 3/4") and then use straight shank tooling in the collets. That is a good system, without any modifications needed.
Join owwm.org and post as question under their "Old Metalworking Machines" forum and maybe someone there might be able to help you.
I was afraid of that. I have a set of B&S#9 collets. Guess I may just stick with them.


I’m a member at OWWM, but feel like a stranger over there, they seem to be mostly wood working group.




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Bob, you were right! They will do it, but before it’s all done it will be close to a thousand dollars! Guess I stick with my B&S#9 collets, convenienty is not worth a grand!




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FYI- From my research the biggest problem with the b&s#9 taper is the potential for getting stuck.......The most recommended way to prevent this is to be very conscious of the cleanliness of the taper mating surface, apply oil and wipe "dry" leaving behind a very thin layer and finally what seems to be the most important thing to do is to Loosen the Taper immediately while the spindle is still warm anytime you do not intend to use again before the spindle can cool down.

Note: None of what I stated is from personal experience, it is simply a summary of the advice given that I've come across concerning a B&S #9 taper.
 
Well, I got to the shop today, it’s a 55 series serial number 6572. Can anyone tell me what year it was made?
Thanks Rascal, I’m sure the collets that are in there will be stuck! But I’m an old pro at getting things unstuck! Wish me luck!
Might need some parts when I fire it up.... wonder if anyone has a parts machine?


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