Setup Tools
Once you have your workpiece mounted on the mini mill, you are ready to start
cutting metal. Except for one thing: You don't know where the cutting tool is in
relation to the workpiece. Edge finders and center finders help you determine
the relationship between the cutting tool and the workpiece.
Edge finders locate the edge of the workpiece. Center finders locate the center
of existing holes. Wigglers locate the intersection of scribed lines on the
workpiece.
Maintenance
Maintenance of the mini mill is simple, but important. Regular maintenance
will keep your mini mill working like new for many years.
Cleaning
The maintenance you perform most often is cleaning. Keeping swarf off of
wearing surfaces is the most important thing you can do to prolong the life of
your mini lathe.
•
Use a 1” paintbrush to remove swarf from the machine as you work.
•
Clean swarf from the mill, from top down after each use.
Motor Brushes
The motor brushes can be replaced without removing the motor. Follow these
steps.
1.
Unplug the power cord.
2.
Unscrew the motor brush retainers from the sides of the motor.
3.
Replace the motor brushes.
4.
Replace the motor brush retainers.
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