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Tony: thanks for getting back to me with the info and link to the Bond's
miller.
My Pools is very similar.
I wouldn't publish any of this stuff yet, but I can give you some
preliminary info which I know I can augment with some real good digital photos. I can
burn a CD and get it in the mail to you.....the only hitch to all of this, is
that I am going on a business trip on Monday and won't be back until the
following Sunday, but I won't forget about this, as I do want to share this neat
little machine with you and your readers.
The arbor is 5/8" diameter by about 4 - 3/4" long. This is also held in
place by a 1-1/4" diameter over-arm. the end of the arbor is center drilled,
and the over-arm has a replaceable tip ( ground center ) that fits into the end
of the arbor.
Like the Bonds machine, my machine seems to be designed to hang over the
edge of a bench. The base of the mill has four mounting holes intended to be
used to bolt the machine down. the bench would need to have a small cur made
into it, as the back of the knee has a stiffening web running vertically
behind the dovetails. This is obviously intended to stiffen the Z axis.
Many of the dimensions found on your Bonds page are similar.....
My machine's table measures 14" long by 3-3/4" wide
x travel is 9"
y travel is 2-1/4"
z travel is 7" ( without any cutter on the arbor or work holder on the table
All three axis have adjustable gib strips, and the Z and the Y axis are
equipped with locking screws.
The arbor may be removable, as there is a not on the back of the arbor which
I have not removed ( yet ). I cannot tell you yet about the bearing details.
The arbor does have a variety of different sized spacers on it - one of each
of several different sizes basically filling up the arbor, so I think they
may be original to this machine.
The drive consist of 3 pairs of pulleys on the arbor, and I also received a
separate countershaft mechanism equipped with the same three pairs of
different sized pulleys. The countershaft is hinged on its own base, and includes
four other mounting holes for what I presume would be the electric motor. I
will measure and provide you with more dimensions including the pulley
diameters as well as an overall height, length, and width. As well, I will weigh
the machine - I was able to put it in my trunk ( boot as you say ) by myself,
and then carry it downstairs to my basement by myself, so I don't think it
would weight the 108 lbs. that the Bonds info states. This isn't a huge
surprise as I think that my machine has a slightly smaller table than the Bonds.
I will get you some more dimensions and photos as time permits.
Regards, and thanks for your wonderful sight and your encouraging comments.
Sincerely
Dan Kirlin
Kirlin Scale Models
256 Huntingdon Cr.
Waterloo, Ont.
N2L 4P9
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