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2 Weeks AgoDue to the cramped nature of my workshop, I decided to assemble the machine in situ. After manhandling the lighter VMC 190 out the door, I brought in...16 replies | 4744 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoI used Rust-oleum hard hat top coat, it is fantastic paint. I was originally going to get the cabinet shot blasted and powered coated, but quotes...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThanks Lee, I have had a bit of experience but never had to do so much to a machine. The last was a Boxford 240 CNC lathe but it was in pretty good...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoWell, folks, It's there—just a few odds and sods left to sort: reassembly, wiring, setup, cobbling together a 4th axis, and the small matter of...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoWith the rogue ball screws sorted and the wonky tooling tamed, I turned my attention to the control panel. The old one was a sorry sight—rusty and...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoOK will retry posting some of the images as they seem to not show in my previous post. Above cross section of the spindle showing the Nilos...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYes you are correct about wear and oversized balls, I think the thing is with tiny ball screws the balls seem to wear first as I guess the load is...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoWell, the spindle was a right faff, but the ball screws? No surprise there. These VMC 260s have a bit of a reputation for knackered ball screws....16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoRight, if you’re thinking of picking up one of these mills, there are two key things to check before you part with your hard-earned cash: Is the...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoSo pretty much after checking all the parts I decided to rebuild the 260, I was originally going to scrap the cabinet as it was rusty inside and...16 replies | 4744 view(s)
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