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jason evans04/09/2023 19:31:23
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Hi

At some point in the near future I have to disassemble my 1ES into manageable chunks in order to get it down the side of the house and into garage.

im thinking, table off, overarm off, motor out, then removing main column from base. Anyone have experience taking the 1ES apart. I’m sure I could work it out but any help/things to avoid doing would be greatly appreciated

thanks

jay

Pete White04/09/2023 20:05:34
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I have moved mine twice, as it was, once from the original factory to my first workshop and then to present workshop, never even considered going technical? Rollers and blocks winced onto a plant trailer ?

Its nuts and bolts, as it was made, should not be over technical ?

Don't over think it lol.

Others may have more advice akin to present days, not moved mine for 35 years, son in laws problem next time, skip lifter next to the melting pot maybe lol

Pete

Robert Butler04/09/2023 22:26:37
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Jason

Try and move without dismantling, rebuilding will be more difficult than dismantling.

Robert Butler

AJAX04/09/2023 22:36:18
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Posted by jason evans on 04/09/2023 19:31:23:

Hi

At some point in the near future I have to disassemble my 1ES into manageable chunks in order to get it down the side of the house and into garage.

im thinking, table off, overarm off, motor out, then removing main column from base. Anyone have experience taking the 1ES apart. I’m sure I could work it out but any help/things to avoid doing would be greatly appreciated

thanks

jay

I bolted mine down to two wooden "skids". That way I can slide a pallet truck under and scoot it around to wherever I need, singlehandedly. Depending on your route this may work for you.

jason evans04/09/2023 22:43:44
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Thanks. It’s not really the moving of it that’s the problem, it just won’t physically fit down my side entrance as it is.

jason evans04/09/2023 22:46:04
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Thanks. It’s not really the moving of it that’s the problem, it just won’t physically fit down my side entrance as it is.

I had to do the same with my centec mill and Chipmaster lathe.

Edited By jason evans on 04/09/2023 22:46:37

Pete White05/09/2023 09:07:34
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So taking the motor out or removing the column will not help then?

not done it yet05/09/2023 09:20:23
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Just remove those parts that prevent it fitting within the access. No point in totally dismantling if actually unnecessary.

jason evans05/09/2023 14:29:10
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The base is too wide to fit through so will have to go in it’s side

so might be able to leave motor in, but column would have to come off

Clive Barker05/09/2023 17:05:55
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I recently dismantled an A&S 1AG on my own and loaded into a van using a engine hoist (with a little help towards the end). The most difficult part was lifting the cast iron base into the back of the van. It was heavy and a little too wide for the engine hoist feet - but I managed. It would have been easier had I not had a time limit ie a return ferry booking followed by a long drive. Removal from the van and reassembly with plenty of time was no problem. It helped me to identify a few issues to deal with.

jason evans05/09/2023 17:10:02
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Posted by Clive Barker on 05/09/2023 17:05:55:

I recently dismantled an A&S 1AG on my own and loaded into a van using a engine hoist (with a little help towards the end). The most difficult part was lifting the cast iron base into the back of the van. It was heavy and a little too wide for the engine hoist feet - but I managed. It would have been easier had I not had a time limit ie a return ferry booking followed by a long drive. Removal from the van and reassembly with plenty of time was no problem. It helped me to identify a few issues to deal with.

How many parts did you break it down into Clive, I’ve had another measure up and might get away with just taking the table off, but it’s going to be tight.

Pete White05/09/2023 17:35:50
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Posted by jason evans on 05/09/2023 17:10:02:
Posted by Clive Barker on 05/09/2023 17:05:55:

I’ve had another measure up and might get away with just taking the table off, but it’s going to be tight.

I 've just got to know lol , how wide is the alley way.

Good Luck

Pete

jason evans05/09/2023 18:18:19
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Posted by Pete White on 05/09/2023 17:35:50:
Posted by jason evans on 05/09/2023 17:10:02:
Posted by Clive Barker on 05/09/2023 17:05:55:

I’ve had another measure up and might get away with just taking the table off, but it’s going to be tight.

I 've just got to know lol , how wide is the alley way.

Good Luck

Pete

about 30” same as the base. Where there is the Will lol

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Pete White05/09/2023 19:13:51
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I didn't think the base of the mill was that big, don't know, you have a machine and an alley way to measure accurately.

"about 30” same as the base", need to be accurate here I think.

Good Luck Again,

Pete

Pete White05/09/2023 19:19:00
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I didn't think the base of the mill was that big, don't know, you have a machine and an alley way to measure accurately.

"about 30” same as the base", need to be accurate here I think.

As often happens we don't get the full exact information to help. The pipe? proper measurement?, who owns what? your skill level?

Good Luck Again,

Pete

Clive Barker05/09/2023 20:02:14
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I dismantled most of the machine in this order: Removal of vertical head, table leadscrew, table, table base with gearbox, cross-feed, knee (which had to be removed vertically), motor, feed pulley, countershaft, electrical gear, disconnection of coolant pipework, and finally separation of the column from the base. I didn't remove the rear bearing cover or disturb the gearbox. Reassembly was straightforward. Hope you find the best solution for you!

jason evans05/09/2023 22:04:51
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Posted by Clive Barker on 05/09/2023 20:02:14:

I dismantled most of the machine in this order: Removal of vertical head, table leadscrew, table, table base with gearbox, cross-feed, knee (which had to be removed vertically), motor, feed pulley, countershaft, electrical gear, disconnection of coolant pipework, and finally separation of the column from the base. I didn't remove the rear bearing cover or disturb the gearbox. Reassembly was straightforward. Hope you find the best solution for you!

Thanks Clive that’s the sort of info I’m after

cheers

jason evans20/09/2023 13:30:35
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well I’ve got it this far, not quite sure how the knee comes off without taking spindle out though.img_5863.jpeg

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