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Something I actually painted. Did these recently.  I decided to set up my machines to use coolant.  So the coolant return trays.  Used RTV Blue to seal all bolt holes, and the outer rim of the coolant return tray.  Seems to be holding up.Minor mistake......  I didn't realize that the acme screw that raises, and lowers, the knee on the milling machine extends down thru the machine base when the knee is lowered.  I thought it extended up into the knee.  Got the machine installed, cranked the knee down, and had a little bit of a surprise.  Doggone thing wouldn't go more than halfway down!!!!!....  Had to cut a hole in the tray directly under the acme screw.  Lot of fun stickin' yer head inside the cabinet to use a razor cutoff wheel to make a hole.  All designed to mount to a wood floor with deck screws (ya can't see the drilled holes).Lathe is next, once I restore it. Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:what milling machine is that?insert thoughtful quote from someone else2000 Thermal Arc 300GTSW 3.5 hours1946 Monarch 20 x 54 Lathe1998 Supermax 10x54 Mill2004 Haco Atlantic 1/2" Capacity Lasernot mine but i get to play with it
Reply:nice set up. that tray is to catch the fluid ? it is big enough?matthttp://www.aloumac.ca/
Reply:Is your shop in a container? If so, man! why didn't I think of that.Do all the machines share a common reservoir and pump?Yup
Reply:Chenry------  It's a benchtop knee mill from Wholesale Tool.  I looked high and low for an old Clausing, but I couldn't find one close enough and affordable.  I feel a little twinge every time I use it, wish it was made here.  A full sized Bridgeport was out of the question.  I couldn't figure a way to move it inside the container, and most ones available are 3 phase.Mathew-----  The return troughs are good enough to actually return the coolant to the sump, but they are not sufficient to actually catch everything that comes off of the mill table or drill table(stuff sticks out from the edge of the trough).  I turned on the pump after I got everything set up in order to gage the flow, and where it would run off.  After seeing where the coolant might actually flow, I came up with a "bib".  Pics show it.  It's nothing more than a scrap piece of 12ga with a bend to form a funnel.  It channels the coolant into the trough.  The adjustable chain lets me hang it wherever there's a problem.  These pics also show the modifications to the milling table to provide a coolant return line directly from the t-slots to the tray  The machine wasn't set up for coolant.  Removed the casting on the end of the table, drilled it, and installed a fitting for a return line.Burnit---- Yes they do.  It's a 5gal. setup.  It's enough for my small machines.  I'll just add another T to supply the lathe when I finally get it set up.  The container is the cheapest way I could afford the square footage.  It's a shop on a shoestring  It's been a big step for me.  My equipment is getting so old that a lot of the parts are no longer available.  This gives me a way to make parts, and stay afloat. Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:That's one nice job you did on everything looks good to me. And your shop looks well thought out!Miller Thunderbolt 225Millermatic 130 XPLincoln HD 100 Forney C-5bt Arc welderPlasma Cutter Gianteach Cut40ACent Machinery Bandsaw Cent Machinery 16Speed Drill PressChicago Electric 130amp tig/90 ArcHobart 190 Mig spoolgun ready
Reply:I envy anyone with that much room;  I have to move stuff every time I need to use something different. I put my Bridgeport on a custom wheeled base, so I could move it to get the cars in if necessary.If you pulled a Bridgeport apart, you could move the base in and then reassemble it, one section at a time, assuming you have the floor strength. A properly set-up idler would run the 3-ph motor too. Same would be true for a big lathe; I've seen some go for scrap value on Craigslist around here. Today a local company was giving away: CINCINNATI MILACRON ELEKTROJET EDM Machine Free - You Haul Weighs about 10,000 lbs This isn't just for broken taps. However, it's just a little too big for my needs. How do the metal walls affect the noise level when the equipment is running? If you need to insulate them for either heat or noise, the gray foam packing sheets might work well and be gotten free if there are any electronics companies near you.