Lathe and Mill Problems

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Theres a smaller lathe and mill (Industial and good quality) out at the shop that was left behind after a good friend died.  I've been dying to use them both.   The problem is on both machines one of the adjusting knobs are bound up.   For the Mill its the knob that adjusts the Z axis.  For the lathe its the X axis that is almost stuck.  I have cleaned them and made sure they were not locked in position.   They should both move freeley.I will take pics tonight so you can see what I am talking about and the brand names.   My concern is if I take them apart they may not go back together correctly because of all the gears that work together and need to be aligned perfectly.    Is there some way to diagnose and fix the problem on my own or do I need to hire a pro?Im in Portland, OR if that helps.“I'm going to do the thing that God put Galen Beasley on this Earth to do:Have Salon quality hair and weld.Nothing like a good cup of coffee and the smell of 6010 burning in the morning. 971-204-3444 cell API ASME Structural NDT and Repair
Reply:Are you sure it's not a power feed that's engaged?Good Luck
Reply:on the mills z axis, dbl check the friction lock...  there is also an adjustable stop on most mills directly in the front, some are on the side.... i dont know what model you have so its tough to tell.. the stop may either spin, or have a button you can push in and drg down or both...  generally when your milling on somehting you lock the fricion lock and also the adjustable stop..  with the lathe's x axis, are you turning the lathe on and trying to move it?  if you have the lathe off, and the feed is engaged its not going to move when you try to turn the handle.. the picture below is a bridgeport... in the center there are 2 horizontal knobs, the one on the bottom spins on the threads, the top one that has a hole in it actually there is suppose to be a release button there that allows you to push the button in and release the knob and move it up or down quickly, that is your spindle stop.. if both knobs are all the way up at the top of the threaded shaft it is effectively locked at the top of its stroke in z axis.. Attached ImagesLast edited by brucer; 12-04-2010 at 03:13 PM.tackleexperts.comwww.necessityjigs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/mach...dingequipment/
Reply:I would be glad to help you get the parts books and manuals for your stuff.  Get a make and model and I will get you to a forum that probably has what you need.  Helpfull bunch of guys with tons of knowledge.  LMK if I can help.BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:Depending on the make/model, try either:http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/orhttp://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/index.phpPM doesn't tolerate the cheap asian machines. If you try, Don will lock the thread. Also, very limited tolerance on any of the smaller machines (no matter the origin) period.On HSM, you can pretty much talk about any machine.Andrew
Reply:Thanks guys.   the mill is working now.  Now if I can get the lathe working.   Here's some pics. Attached Images“I'm going to do the thing that God put Galen Beasley on this Earth to do:Have Salon quality hair and weld.Nothing like a good cup of coffee and the smell of 6010 burning in the morning. 971-204-3444 cell API ASME Structural NDT and Repair
Reply:Heres pics of the mill in case you were courious Attached ImagesLast edited by galencwi; 12-05-2010 at 11:55 PM.“I'm going to do the thing that God put Galen Beasley on this Earth to do:Have Salon quality hair and weld.Nothing like a good cup of coffee and the smell of 6010 burning in the morning. 971-204-3444 cell API ASME Structural NDT and Repair