Post by tuffytractor on Feb 7, 2008 0:45:26 GMT -5
Hey guys,
I've finally had the chance to mount these up. I found when using my Backhoe, the stabilizers sink in, then don't really grip.
I decided to double the foot print size by adding a plate to the stabilizer feet. ( I tip my hat, thank you, to Bob from another site, that showed how he did his). Bear in mind I currently added to my tool collection (3/4 hp Bridgeport Mill, Single Phase 220, Auto Feed, Digital Readout- used) and was looking for a way to incorporate using it with this project to gain some experience machining. (First time I've Milled with it)
The quill is extended because it also came with a 4"riser block, I had the table all the way up.
I originally thought a 3/8" would do the trick, but wouldn't you know it, got it up to the property, to tight!
Had to take it back and bump it up to 1/2" slot
Then welded it up. Again, I'm a neophyte welder, for those more experienced, please forgive their appearance. Me, I wasn't to displeased with the way they turned out.
I'll get a chance to try these new feet out tomorrow. While I was milling it, i put 4 X 7/16" holes in the corners of the plate, so I can bolt up some grippers if they don't have enough holding power on their own.
I'll let you know how they do, ..... soon ;D
As Brad suggested I rounded off the corners before I painted it up.
When I get back into town I'll shoot some pictures of the Mill, right now I'm up at the property trying to get my 400 amp panel mounted. I paid the fees to get power in, now I just have to back fill and get the panel mounted and I'll have power. ;D Sure is a pain to have to do everything with that noisy generator, but its a lot better than doing without.
Just to finish up, those new plates, worked great. The stabilizers were 4 X 6, now they are 8 X 12, really float much better on the dirt surface instead of just creating a hole, with no holding power.
I've finally had the chance to mount these up. I found when using my Backhoe, the stabilizers sink in, then don't really grip.
I decided to double the foot print size by adding a plate to the stabilizer feet. ( I tip my hat, thank you, to Bob from another site, that showed how he did his). Bear in mind I currently added to my tool collection (3/4 hp Bridgeport Mill, Single Phase 220, Auto Feed, Digital Readout- used) and was looking for a way to incorporate using it with this project to gain some experience machining. (First time I've Milled with it)
The quill is extended because it also came with a 4"riser block, I had the table all the way up.
I originally thought a 3/8" would do the trick, but wouldn't you know it, got it up to the property, to tight!
Had to take it back and bump it up to 1/2" slot
Then welded it up. Again, I'm a neophyte welder, for those more experienced, please forgive their appearance. Me, I wasn't to displeased with the way they turned out.
I'll get a chance to try these new feet out tomorrow. While I was milling it, i put 4 X 7/16" holes in the corners of the plate, so I can bolt up some grippers if they don't have enough holding power on their own.
I'll let you know how they do, ..... soon ;D
As Brad suggested I rounded off the corners before I painted it up.
When I get back into town I'll shoot some pictures of the Mill, right now I'm up at the property trying to get my 400 amp panel mounted. I paid the fees to get power in, now I just have to back fill and get the panel mounted and I'll have power. ;D Sure is a pain to have to do everything with that noisy generator, but its a lot better than doing without.
Just to finish up, those new plates, worked great. The stabilizers were 4 X 6, now they are 8 X 12, really float much better on the dirt surface instead of just creating a hole, with no holding power.
