07-17-2015, 01:05 PM
(07-17-2015, 10:05 AM)Dr Stan Wrote:(07-16-2015, 09:42 AM)Sunset Machine Wrote: Nifty mill! What's the big bar on the left for?
I think you're referring to the slide on my compound miter saw that I have folded up and hooked to the wall.
The upper arm allows linear movement of the head. Currently I have it aligned with the X axis, but it can be set at any angle. Since this pic was taken I've added a DRO on the X and Y axis and also on the upper arm so I have as much travel on the X axis as a full sized BP.
Paid $400 for it and hauled it out of the WVA panhandle. The overhaul can be viewed here:
http://s1016.photobucket.com/user/drstan...%20Machine
Before I found this one I'd never heard of a Fray. There's a good description of the company & their mill lines at lathes.uk. They were built in California from the 1930's to the 1950's. Mine uses a BP built head and X axis feed box.
Great Deal great Job Tooo... If i may ask how long of a process on the restore?
... Interesting .. love to hear more of the history of the original build Love this stuff
Very Nice machine beautiful restore ..