Tree spindle question

[tortorelli]

i have a tree 2uvr. spindle is not moving up and down. it has been getting harder and harder to move until finally it is locked in position. what do i need to do.

[daveys]

i think you have a version of the same problem i have. ive just posted an extension to further explain my situation, but its not up yet. hard to find people that know what`s up. locally anyway. did you get spindle problem fixed?

[offyman]

I read sometime ago that Tree made something so that
you could use a 1" shank in the spindle. Don't remember
where I saw it.
BTW I have two 2UVR's.
Lee

[isomlocowrks]

My Tree was kind enough to have a 1" shank adaptor when I bought it. It's an extension affair that replaces the collet nut and extends about 3" down.Has one 3/8 allen key set screw to hold the tool.

Works great for larger tooling.

On the other hand, the table drive was long gone. Would be nice to have!
Rich.

[offyman]

Is there any way you could post a picture of that
adaptor. I would like to make one.
Lee

[offyman]

Does anyone know if there are seals or 'O'rings in the 2UVR
spindle. Mine leaks. Not gallons but enough to throw oil all
over the floor and me. Thanks.
Lee

[isomlocowrks]

Lee, will try.Need to take picture and I've never posted pics before.

About oil from spindle...mine is the same leaker..I try to clean with a rag before I start the spindle. I've ruined more than one shirt. richard.

[treethor]

Guys, the spindle bearings are greased and their is no seal at the bottom of the spindle.

Dan from Tree Tech the service, engineering, applications of what used to be Tree Machine Tool. Any questions call me. 262-781-9804

[tortorelli]

figured out spindle lock problem. my tree, which has automatic spindle drive (? correct description) was missing the small pins underneath the knurled knob which when tightened causes spindle to automatically go down or up. it had become locked in automatic mode. i was not aware the machine had this feature. no problem now

[tortorelli]

Originally Posted by daveys i think you have a version of the same problem i have. ive just posted an extension to further explain my situation, but its not up yet. hard to find people that know what`s up. locally anyway. did you get spindle problem fixed?

figured out spindle lock problem. my tree, which has automatic spindle drive (? correct description) was missing the small pins underneath the knurled knob which when tightened causes spindle to automatically go down or up. it had become locked in automatic mode. i was not aware the machine had this feature. no problem now

[robkuhi]

Originally Posted by treethor Guys, the spindle bearings are greased and their is no seal at the bottom of the spindle. Dan from Tree Tech the service, engineering, applications of what used to be Tree Machine Tool. Any questions call me. 262-781-9804

Dan
Do you mean that the spindle bearing need regular greasing? How is this done? There is no info in the manual that I have.
What is the toggle switch on the side of the power cabinet, next to the drive cabinet for?
Thanks
Rob