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prime_mover replied to the thread Conversion from red grease to HALO - Oil lube.My mini-mill with red grease is out of grease. Evidently Haas still sells the red grease and I don't have any clogs so I'm just going to... -
prime_mover reacted to Hebrewhammer8's post in the thread New UMC-500, Z is off .005 on 90° tilts with
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.Hot water in plastic? No thanks. I actually don't use a french press. I do an immersion brew process, like a french press, but after...
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I keep a few pump cans of way oil (Vacuoline 1409 right now, used to be Shell Tonna 68) on my benches for oiling various things that the...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.I have had the impression that 9918 is not quite as good as typical mineral oil emulsions in this regard. I use a 10% concentration...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.I forgot about Castrol Syntilo 9954. Looks like that one is suited for tough to machine non-ferrous materials. Castrol only makes three...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.That's another nice thing about the full synth (9918), it's so water soluble that mixing and separation aren't a consideration, and...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.Nice. 22A draw though. Might have to plug those motors into separate circuits? That filter box at the webstuarant store prompted me to...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Haas Mini Mill Fines in coolant - Filter screen?.I don't think cutting a hole in the back is an option on the old model because the square cross beam that the frame sits on is right...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Haas Mini Mill Fines in coolant - Filter screen?.I'll add that the old model Mini doesn't even have a rear opening to the sump. Only two tiny square holes on the sides, and on one side...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Haas Mini Mill Fines in coolant - Filter screen?.Ok, I think yours must be the redesigned (last gen) version which has a roof and larger openings to the sump. The Haas youtube channel...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Haas Mini Mill Fines in coolant - Filter screen?.I do own a 2013 mini-mill and yes the chip management is retarded. What I don't understand is how that big tray actually fits into the...
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prime_mover replied to the thread Haas Mini Mill Fines in coolant - Filter screen?.How does that big old tray work with a mini-mill which has an integrated sump?
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.Drum vacuums being a cheaper alternative. Nice, I didn't think to try the super thin stuff.
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prime_mover replied to the thread Coolant recommendation.Mcmaster-carr sells sheets of inexpensive filter fabric material in various micron ratings. I've used it and it works well. They've got...