Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RF-31

Hi Peter,

That's what I was thinking, take it off, and figure out what bearing or
bushing they are doing. Then a 1/2" or so plate could be backed up with
another plate on one end (to get some thickness), and the bearing recess
could be duplicated. Or possibly the plate could have "ears" at one
end, and they could extend over the current cap casting, and use the
longer bolts. I haven't played with it much yet. I what to become
familiar with the mill (and save up some money!).

Yeah, sorry about the big file. I did some reduction on the file last
night, but still over 400K, so not much help.

Alan KM6VV



cadcamcenter@... 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!