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  • hoodrat
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    • Aug 2009
    • 265

    Rockwell vertical mill help

    I picked up a Rockwell vertical mill, Mod. 21-100 S/N. DX993. Bought a Phase converter from phase- o -matic to convert my dryer 230v,20amp single phase to 3 phase power to run this bad boy. Electrician did the connection for me last week.

    Runs like a champ but the tables need going over they are dirty and want some lube. Before I use it, I wanted to calibrate it and have someone with more knowledge have a look and maybe share some wisdom before I get knee deep into playing with it.

    It will need a Brush cap for the variable power feed motor, came off and lost in transport, before i can use that part of it. It's a GE Mod. 5P68MA132T 115v Motor. I will be calling general tool and supply in Sunland this week to see if I can buy one. If someone knows a vendor that might have one that would be help full

    It resides in Santa Clarita currently. If you or someone you know can help with calibration and a few tips to get me started I'm willing to compensate You/them with green backs or barter.

    I downloaded the army manual for it. Which has already been a big help. Here is a good look at the mill and a little about its history. scroll down a page for the pic.
    "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." Unkown
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    buruli
    Member
    • Apr 2012
    • 174

    When you say "calibrate" I think what you mean is square up the head --- also sometimes known as "tramming". It's not hard and you can do it yourself. Good youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U07X_0oo74o shows you how.

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      hoodrat
      Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 265

      Going there now, Thanks buruli.
      "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." Unkown

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