In preparation for an upcoming downsizing I am considering refurbishing my RF-30 mill drill.
Years ago the head casting cracked due to the head to column locking mechanism. It is a "squeeze the head on the column" type.
Not the more recent type that utilizes 2 clamping devices in tandem without "squeezing " the casting.
I had it welded by a professional (?) weldor as I have never welded cast iron.
Apparently the "professional weldor never had either because it cracked anew shortly after re-assembly.
I'd love to buy a new casting, of the more recent clamping method but "Busy Bee" the Canadian equivalent (not!) of Grizzly Tools
says the casting is not available.
If anyone knows of a supplier that might avail me of said casting I'd really love to know who.
My RF-30 corresponds to the Grizzly Model: G0705
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Years ago the head casting cracked due to the head to column locking mechanism. It is a "squeeze the head on the column" type.
Not the more recent type that utilizes 2 clamping devices in tandem without "squeezing " the casting.
I had it welded by a professional (?) weldor as I have never welded cast iron.
Apparently the "professional weldor never had either because it cracked anew shortly after re-assembly.
I'd love to buy a new casting, of the more recent clamping method but "Busy Bee" the Canadian equivalent (not!) of Grizzly Tools
says the casting is not available.
If anyone knows of a supplier that might avail me of said casting I'd really love to know who.
My RF-30 corresponds to the Grizzly Model: G0705
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.