Hi to all. I got tired of fighting the cold and condensation problems in the garage. It's time to move the mill to the basement. Being a s the machine is about 700 lbs (?), need to take it apart. First step was to remove the table from the machine. Take out the lead screw for saddle and then the gib. Lift up on one end of the table to get the dovetail unhooked and lift the saddle up to remove. See the nut hanging from the middle, that won't allow it to slide off from the front. Mrs. DB and I got it turned over on the bench, along with some small parts and other stuff.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill01.jpg
Then hoist the column from the base. I used a 1/4 ton hoist hanging from the rafters. Be sure to hook up the hoist before you take out the bolts. Notice I had to secure the column to the chain to keep the whole thing upright. Had no way to hook up to it above the center of gravity. Yes it's a risky venture. CAUTION is the watchword here. Don't try this at home without proper adult supervision.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill02.jpg
Notice the shims used to tram the head square to the table. I wasn't really surprised to find this.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill03.jpg
The major systems in their new home. Mrs DB and I got them downstairs OK using the hand cart, getting it all out ain't gonna be easy!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill04.jpg
More to come.....
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill01.jpg
Then hoist the column from the base. I used a 1/4 ton hoist hanging from the rafters. Be sure to hook up the hoist before you take out the bolts. Notice I had to secure the column to the chain to keep the whole thing upright. Had no way to hook up to it above the center of gravity. Yes it's a risky venture. CAUTION is the watchword here. Don't try this at home without proper adult supervision.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill02.jpg
Notice the shims used to tram the head square to the table. I wasn't really surprised to find this.
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill03.jpg
The major systems in their new home. Mrs DB and I got them downstairs OK using the hand cart, getting it all out ain't gonna be easy!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s32/kranedad/Mill%
20mayhem/Mill04.jpg
More to come.....