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Your probably safe Ed but to be safer I'd wrap a ratchet strap around the top (or actual bottom) in case it decided to flip sideways. Never safe lifting something tall from the bottom.

(12-05-2015, 02:20 PM)f350ca Wrote: [ -> ]Your probably safe Ed but to be safer I'd wrap a ratchet strap around the top (or actual bottom) in case it decided to flip sideways. Never safe lifting something tall from the bottom.

Greg,

That was just for separating the head from the ram. It was resting on the table at that point. See pictures below for how I tied it up for lifting.

Ed

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Got the ram off. I'm done for the day. I hope to get the table and turret off tomorrow.

Ed

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Looks like you got it well hog tied Ed.
Its falling apart nicely, lets hope it falls back together as well.

So far no .

When I took the ram off, the nose dipped as I expected, maybe a little more. When I go to reinstall it, I'm going to need to try getting it more horizontal so it goes in smoothly.

Ed

You're getting there Ed.

Getting the ram and table on were the tricky parts. As you discovered, they need to be level. A good coating of way oil helps. With the table, I sat it on a sturdy table next to the mill and then raised the knee to the same height and simply slid it across.

I'm sure your reassembly will go much smoother than mine

What a project! Looking good ED! Just keep playing it safe!

For leveling the ram, I recommend using a load leveler like the ones used in pulling/replacing engines. They're not difficult to make as I build my one. Horror Freight has their manuals on line, so it makes an easy starting point.

(12-07-2015, 11:02 AM)Dr Stan Wrote: [ -> ]For leveling the ram, I recommend using a load leveler like the ones used in pulling/replacing engines.  They're not difficult to make as I build my one.  Horror Freight has their manuals on line, so it makes an easy starting point.

My cherry picker came with a load leveler so I'm all set.

Ed

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Wow Ed. Looks like you have your work cut out before you can even work with the mill.

Mike.