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I 'think' that thread was in relation to an Austrailian vendor and not that Ketan guy at ARC that there were issues with damaged delivery. Having spoken to him I am in little doubt that IF there were any issues they would be sorted uber pronto.

If you have solid floors I doubt you will have an problem with the noise from a small lathe. It's not like a wooden joist and floorboards where any vibration could end up 'drumming'

The floor you have (if it's a modernish property) is probably concrete beams with what resembles a T shaped block that slots between them. This is then covered over in a couple of inch's of screed.

Nick

Edit :- Oooops. Just realised you are THAT guy that in Austrailia. 

Edited By Nick_G on 19/10/2014 09:59:36

It doesn't ........... My bad.!

What I should have said was that all 4 corners have a weight load upon them. OK the headstock end will always have more, but leveling is a good step towards assisting this.

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It's a small lathe so I would think once it is on a sturdy table and set up properly it will certainly make far less noise than a washing machine on a spin cycle. That should give it a domestic benchmark.

Things like it being level (even a small lathe) reduce vibration and thus noise not to mention the finish on the material being cut.

It also sounded to me as if the change gears were a little bit 'clattery'. This is probably due to them not being quite correctly adjusted. (the are meant to be adjusted) This will also quieten the machine down especially when given a dollop of something like motorbike chain oil. This will reduce wear and again improve surface finish of machined parts.

Perhaps consider a little bit of board under each leg of the table and sandwich something like the 10mm underlay used to go under wood floors between that and the existing floor.

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OK about the Merc. It is supplied to me by my job. So to me from that point it's fantastic.

For a car of it's type it ticks all the box's - But my god it is a boring soulless machine.!!!

Back to the mill. It's cleaned up really nicely. I am however having difficulty in locating the correct lubricant for the gearbox locally. I think it will have to be an internet order.

This weekend I will get it off the wheels and onto it's feet. - My back is paying the price today for yesterdays wrestling with the rascal. I ain't as young as I was.

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I think I need to change my name to 'The Boxford Bodger'

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The Merc ain't 'actually' mine. It's a company one so effectivley my boss's. - He is a decent chap but would I think take exception to a Boxford adornment on the bonnet.

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Took a blindish punt on a Boxford VM30 mill on 'that' auction site and it arrived today.

Worst job was getting it off the pallet.

I captured some of the days proceedings on iphone video and have posted it up onto youtube here :- **LINK**

I have asked a few questions in it if those here far more knowledgeable than I am are able to answer.

Dirty, stinking of paraffin but happy, Nick

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This guy always taps the work down at each stage in this youtube video demonstration :-

**LINK**

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That's pukka.

Thanks, Nick

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Well hopefully there will not be 'too' much crashing going on.!

I have a mill being delivered this week and what I know about milling can be written on the back of a postage stamp in capital letters. So a few basic questions :-

2 or 4 flute end mills for.

1) En3 / En1 etc.

2) Brass

3) Cast iron

4) Phosphor bronze / gunmetal etc.

What region of spindle speeds for above.? I am presuming these will vary if using a 3mm or a 20mm tool. But I am just after a bit of guidance on a starting point.

Like a lathe I know that feed rates are also important but that will be another issue. I just wish to buy a few tools for arrival of this mill so I can dabble.

Cheers, Nick

Edited By Nick_G on 13/10/2014 19:50:02

This is what happens when parents buy their kids Nintendo consoles for Christmas and not Meccano.

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The Tom senior was also on my 'looking list'. But like you space is a consideration.

I decided it would be a little tight in the area the mill needs to go. I could fit it in but then would not be able to store my motorbike also.

I take delivery this week of a Boxford VM30 which is not quite as large but also does not have some of the features that a Tom senior does.

If you get a good one that has been looked after I hear Tom seniors are 1st rate in the application the were designed for.

Nick

Wait until Jason sees this.!

He will consider it nothing short of blasphemy that you should even consider hex screws let alone mention them over studs and nuts. And also the correct profile of nuts.!

Nick

That's given me an idea. What about one of these :- **LINK**

When you say a 'small' engine what sort of bore x stroke was it.?

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Are there 3 wires internally connected already to terminal 4.?

If so there is a possibility the previous 2 posters are correct.

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I was in B&Q first thing this morning. I noticed they had a damaged radiator (very small scratch) measuring 1400 x 500 for £25.

It would have been a crime not to have bought it and installed it into the 'man cave' - So I did.!

Fitted it with a thermostatic radiator valve as I don't want to central heat the cave like the living room but just keep the edge off the temperature on sharp winter nights.

Yes I know I need some lagging on the pipes and fix them.

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Mark,

Where abouts in the country are you.? - There may be a member close to you that owns an engineers level and will help you with this.

Regards, Nick

Scratch this.!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's going to have to be sledge hammered.

The idea that an SX3 mill was going to sit on it has now been halted. - I have just bought a Boxford VM30 which has it's own base cabinet.

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Hello Mark,

Congratulations on your new purchase. I hope and am sure you will have countless hours of pleasure from it.

Heavy.! - Well I would not want one dropping on my toes that's for sure. But many would consider it a paperweight. But being realistic it's ideal for 'model' engineering.

I would highly recommend that when installing it you use a precision level ASAP and make sure all four foot points are taking load or you will twist that bed.! Beg-borrow-steal one as it will also reduce vibration when you put the machine under load. Cast iron on a lightweight bed such as the 290 will flex and bend more than you think if it's not set up properly.

But most importantly have fantastic enjoyment from it this weekend.

Regards, Nick

With snow on the road presumably.

I had a coupe one in blue in the early 80's

Nick