Re: RF-31

Alan's RF-31 looks about the same as my ENCO 16-3/8. I'm begining to
think that there is one casting that all the same size Drill/Mills
use, and all the companies just put their sticker on it.

I'm almost finished designing the ba**-screw :)/ timing pulley mod in
CAD (Solidworks). To answer your question about if those are bolts,
they are. There is also two locating pins above the bolts. I was
able to use the pin holes and bolt holes for my modification,
although they are not placed evenly on the casting. I will be
placing photos and detailed drawings on my web site soon.
http://24.12.163.105/cnc/

CADMAN

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cadcamcenter@y... wrote:
> Hi Alan,
>
> Thanks for the info&link.
> Had a peep at the photo of the RF31. Sure was good exercise for my
> neck muscles.
>
> I don't have a RF31 with me but the last time I looked, I was
> wondering what will happen if I unscrew the "hexa-hole" bolt ( the
@
> in the diagram below ) on the X (and Y) axis handwheel base.
>
> ___________
> / \
> | @ 0 @ |
> \___________/
>
> Are those bolt ( @ ) holding the lead-screw? Wonder if these bolts
> can be removed and replaced with a longer bolt to hold the motor
> mount or the "pulley plate"?
>
>
> >
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mill_drill/files/Mill%
> 20Stand/RF31mill.jpg
> >
> > Sorry for the big file!