I really like what you've done, the conversion of the mill itself looks very professional and solid.
Having never used flood, may I ask... is it worth it? I mean this with all respect, you've put a lot of hard work into equipping this machine with flood, and you've had the rancidity problems, etc. I have a new flood system still in the box that I have yet to even open, as I am chicken of dealing with the mess and other issues.
My understanding of flood is that it both cools and lubes. A bonus is that it can clear chips as well. If we run our home machines modestly, cooling may never be an issue. That leaves lubricity and chip clearing. I've been working with a "Micro-Drop" system for light milling and the jury is still out, I haven't worked enough with complex parts to pass judgement.
Anyway, congrats on a sweet setup! |