X1 quick tool change mod

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oxotnik

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A quick mod to the X1 mill to allow for quick tool change. The use of thrust bearing ensure smooth operation. Even for crigorously tightened tooling, release only calls for a smooth twist.

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Interesting, thanks!
I need to think how to adapt a similar system to the X2. I'm tired of using a hammer on the loosened draw bar to break the MT3's grip.
 
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Simon,
There is an article in a previous Model Engineers Workshop magazine by Neil Wyatt on making a self releasing drawbar for the X2 mill. If you are interested I will find the issue and let you know, or post you a copy. I only have an IPad so unable to scan and send.

Barry. (Oldboy)
 
Thanks for the heads-up Baz!
I should be able to find that relatively easily, If not I'll be in touch ;)
 
Simon,

If you have not found it try December, 2014 issue of Model Engineers Workshop, page 32/33.

Happy New Year.

Barry.
 

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