RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Converting a Grizzly G1126 Gear Head mill - need advice

> Motor coupling to mill:
> NOT A CLUE YET on how I'm going to do this in terms
> of mounts and couplings and any pointers to suppliers
> etc would be helpful.

Even though you have quite a bit of torque with those motors you will likely
want to use a toothed belt drive to get decent resolution. I have found
McMaster Carr to be a reasonable source of steel timing belt pulleys and the
belts. Purchased some from a local industrial supply house and ended up
paying about double what McMaster gets for the exact same Martin brand steel
pulleys.

> AND ... lastly.
>
> How do I get this damn gunk (cosmoline?) off the Grizzly
> and get it spiff'ed up. I just got it and wrestled in onto
> a bench with an engine hoist yesterday.

I have used WD-40 in the past. Spray it on, let it sit a while and then hit
it with a stiff bristle brush.

Tim
[Denver, CO]