Some simple mods for my Tormach | |
I thought I would share a couple of mods I made for my mill.
I have heard about several cases of the spindle door opening because of vibration which causes the spindle to stop. The axes continue to travel, usually breaking the cutter. I replaced the plastic knob with a handle which hangs down. The shaft was also replaced. The handle doesn't even have to be tightened as long as the latch is engaged.
Another potential problem I noticed was the top of the spindle drawbar. There was only about a 1/32" wide shoulder for the drawbar to seat on the top of the spindle and repeated tightening was starting to flare it. I turned back a short length and made a steel washer to fill the space. The drawbar now tightens more smoothly and it should last indefinitly.
Regards,
Len <>< |