Basic Accessories
The following accessories come with most mini mills. Some mini mills come
with additional accessories.
13 mm (1/2”) drill chuck and appropriate arbor
Drawbar
Spindle locking pin
Two T-slot nuts
Oil can
Spanner wrench for spindle nut
Hex wrenches 3, 4, 5, and 6 mm
Open end wrenches 8 x 10 mm, 14 x 17 mm, 17 x 19 mm, and 36 mm.
Cleaning
Your mill will arrive coated with grease to protect it from corrosion during
shipment. Follow this procedure to remove the grease:
1.
Wipe most of the grease off with rags or paper towels.
2.
Clean the surfaces with mineral spirits (paint thinner).
3.
Coat the surfaces with oil.
See the “Lubrication” section on page 16 for specific recommendations for
lubricants.
Mounting Your Mill
The mini mill must be bolted down to the workbench because it is top-heavy. It
is unsafe to operate the mini mill if it is not bolted to a workbench.
Before you mount your mini mill, plan the positioning carefully. If you simply
bolt it to the middle of the workbench, you won’t be able to turn the Y-axis
hand wheel. Either mount the mini mill at the front edge of the bench so the Y-
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