Mar 21, 2020 · I recently traded off my Bridgeport, I have had this spair mill for a while and only have used it once or twice. I suppose now is the time to clean it up and condition it as now it's …

Jun 13, 2020 · From memory,20+ years ago,but hey? Swivel the turret 90* off center,crank the ram all the way out.Remove the depth stop rod,then the depth stop block.Then remove the …

Feb 9, 2010 · I have an XLO Hey Pat, I just went out and bought a VFD. It converts single phase 220 to 3 phase 220. YOu have speed adjustement, rotation and braking capabilities. just to …

Mar 13, 2013 · I had a 602 head I parted out,IIRC it had the 1-1/2hp GE motor.On it the VS spring was accessed by a snap ring on the nose of the VS sheave hub.That snap ring has pressure …

Jun 27, 2013 · BTW there was two versions, one had EX-CELL-O on the head, the other XLO vertically. They came in 1.5hp and 2hp heads, the GE pancake motors were the same …

Jun 14, 2020 · Here's an old PM thread I found with some pics of the quill and housing separated from the motor drive unit. Older machines used T-bolts and nuts to hold the two together, …

Mar 4, 2018 · Much of the cost is in the mechanics/hardware Ballscrews, dogbone etc, some of the XLO had a air assisted motorized knee. I also did away with the Varispeed set up and …

Sep 29, 2012 · I have both the Sieg X3 and SX3 mills and am very satisfied with them. The "back-lash" can be "end-play" between the table ends and the collars (1 each end) and/or and …

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Apr 19, 2010 · my mill is an XLO, which is a beefy bridgeport style. imo the lighter the mill, the more you have to think about reducing cutting force. Speed is based on diam, material and …