This Old Mill (Working Title)

Like the scraping book, this book is spiral bound so that it will lay flat on a work bench, with protective plastic covers so that it can take the typical workshop environment.

This book covers the step by step process involved in restoring and improving the accuracy of your Bridgeport or other knee type mill.

1. •A complete inspection guide to assist you in evaluating the condition of your mill or one you are considering purchasing.
   

2. •Instructions on the right way to set a gib.
   

3. •Details on the alignment of the overall machine geometry as well as a comprehensive instructions on the alignment of the dovetail ways that make up the primary slides of this mill. Including the introduction of unique and specialized tools for this.
   

4. •Instructions for adding Turcite to your gibs and saddle.
   

5. •Tips on machining or having your worn castings machined for you.
   

6. •Complete instructions on retrofitting a true OEM-style internal centralized lube system to your machine.
   

7. •Complete detailed disassembly and assembly instructions including the tips that make the process easier and the finished machine more accurate.
   

8. •Thorough machine adjustment information that can help you get more life between rebuilds.
   

9. •Thoroughly indexed for easy access to included information.
   

All of this is well illustrated and explained in non-technical, plain english, much the same as the scraping book.

Initial cover design and title, both subject to change

© 2009 machinerepair.com / Michael Morgan

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