Oh geee... nice pic.

I want one!

:- )

_-_-bear

Rick wrote:

Cool! Sounds like you got an ANS? I bought a b-3v (bedmill, no knee) that
needed some TLC in the controls dept., but seems to be in decent shape in
the mechanical dept. I have it up and running with gecko drives and EMC.
I love my little Shizuoka (formerly owned a sherline).

Here is a pic of it:
http://www.skyko.com/cncstuff/P1010035.JPG

I still need to machine a panel to hold my lcd computer monitor in the old
fanuc control arm housing...oh, and install the feet instead of leaving it
on the 2x6 boards, heh heh.

I am interested in the responses you get about how to clean it...one thing I
learned is WD40 assists rust rather than preventing it because it disolves
greases which are actually protecting your metal from oxidizing. I now
slather the whole machine in way lube and wipe it down about once a month.
Seems to be preventing any further rusting here in the pacific northwest.

If yours is similar to mine, I may be able to offer some advice/info on
things. I have *some* pages of a few of the service manuals.

Rick

"R Laury" wrote in message
...
I just bought a Shizuoka CNC mill . The iron is in super excellent shape
but
it has been
neglected for about 5 years. I plan to load it on a flat bed trailer and
bring it to my
shop (about .5 miles away) I want to really clean this thing up before I
bring it inside
for refurbishing. I can rent a high pressure washer if needed to knock the
crud off.
But what can I use to soften this goop up. Also, do you guys think the
pressure washer
idea is ok?. I plan to remove the controls, cover up the head and use it
mostly on the main casting and knee.
Also, would it be ok to use Scotch bright pads in the table?? The table is
in mint condition
but stained from years of neglect. Any ideas appreciated.

RonL



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