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Milwaukie H milling machine

Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

Pete wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

"H" were made as plain & universal horizontals and as verticals.
The model number is important, i.e., a 1H has a 40x 9" working surface
table as against a 5H having a 94 x 18" table. Weights range from
from 2600# for a plain 1H to 12750 for a plain 5H.

Tom

"Pete" wrote in message
news:xZJoe.1580395$8l.876993@pd7tw1no...
Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling
machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking
at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for
a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

Really nice older machines. I prefer the horizontal with a vertical
attachment, because you can tilt the head. They have a # 50 taper in the
spindle. I have been wanting a 2H for some time now, but space and cash is a
problem.

Richard W.

On Sun, 05 Jun 2005 21:17:17 GMT, "Pete"
wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

Its also known as a Number 2 size. Just about perfect for the home
shop. About 2500=3000 lbs in a very small foot print. A hell of a
horizontal miller. Ive worked on many of them, brokered a few and
will be installing another one probably Wed.

This same machine was later badged and manufactured by Kearny Trecker,
a very famous machine tool manufacture.

They tend to go for between $350-1000 here in So. Cal.

The one Ill be installing Wed came with about 20 extra (!) arbors and
what not if you need anything extra.

The only cavieat I have for you...on the very back of the column is a
large flip top oil cup that fills the lubrication system. On the left
side of the machine, just below the gear change levers is a round
sight glass, be sure some oil is visible. If the machine is under
power..remove the cover (4 screws) on the Right side of the
machine..looks like a louvered vent, and with a flashlight make sure
the gears and shafts are getting oil with the machine running.

The last two I condemned died because the gear type lubrication pump
blew out gears and stopped lubing the gear box and so forth.

Also make sure that you get the over arm support. Vertical arbors are
readily available as well. You can turn a 6" face mill with
horizontal or vertical and simply crunch your way through projects. A
remarkable machine. Tooling is easily available.. most had 40 taper
spindles, some had 50 taper.

Look at the center of the y axis ways below the table. You might be
lucky enough to have a Universal table, which allows you to actually
turn the table a fair amount to both the right and left for milling on
the diagonal.
This has a 3ph 3 or 5hp motor depending on year and actual model
variation. A marvelous work horse of a miller and very useful

Here are some pictures
http://www.widell.com/d2p12.jpg (poor picture with rotary table
added)
http://www.widell.com/d2p6.jpg

This does weigh more than a Bridgeport mill so keep it in mind when
planning a move. But its well worth having if in good running order.
And Ive never seen any that were worn out, not even those with War
Time plates.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

On Sun, 5 Jun 2005 18:35:28 -0700, "Richard W."
wrote:

"Pete" wrote in message
news:xZJoe.1580395$8l.876993@pd7tw1no...
Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling
machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking
at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for
a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

Really nice older machines. I prefer the horizontal with a vertical
attachment, because you can tilt the head. They have a # 50 taper in the
spindle. I have been wanting a 2H for some time now, but space and cash is a
problem.

Richard W.

Close to So. Cal? Ive got access to several

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown

Gunner , thank you for the info , as always you are a wealth of information.
If I ever get to So. Cal. I will be sure to look you up.

pete

"Gunner" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 05 Jun 2005 21:17:17 GMT, "Pete"
wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with a Milwaukee model "H" milling
machine?
There is one offered closeby and I was wondering if it was worth looking
at.
I don't even know if it is a vertical or horizontal and by the description
given by the seller he doesn't know either. I believe he is selling it for
a
deceased relative.Any info would be appreciated.

Pete

Its also known as a Number 2 size. Just about perfect for the home
shop. About 2500=3000 lbs in a very small foot print. A hell of a
horizontal miller. Ive worked on many of them, brokered a few and
will be installing another one probably Wed.

This same machine was later badged and manufactured by Kearny Trecker,
a very famous machine tool manufacture.

They tend to go for between $350-1000 here in So. Cal.

The one Ill be installing Wed came with about 20 extra (!) arbors and
what not if you need anything extra.

The only cavieat I have for you...on the very back of the column is a
large flip top oil cup that fills the lubrication system. On the left
side of the machine, just below the gear change levers is a round
sight glass, be sure some oil is visible. If the machine is under
power..remove the cover (4 screws) on the Right side of the
machine..looks like a louvered vent, and with a flashlight make sure
the gears and shafts are getting oil with the machine running.

The last two I condemned died because the gear type lubrication pump
blew out gears and stopped lubing the gear box and so forth.

Also make sure that you get the over arm support. Vertical arbors are
readily available as well. You can turn a 6" face mill with
horizontal or vertical and simply crunch your way through projects. A
remarkable machine. Tooling is easily available.. most had 40 taper
spindles, some had 50 taper.

Look at the center of the y axis ways below the table. You might be
lucky enough to have a Universal table, which allows you to actually
turn the table a fair amount to both the right and left for milling on
the diagonal.
This has a 3ph 3 or 5hp motor depending on year and actual model
variation. A marvelous work horse of a miller and very useful

Here are some pictures
http://www.widell.com/d2p12.jpg (poor picture with rotary table
added)
http://www.widell.com/d2p6.jpg

This does weigh more than a Bridgeport mill so keep it in mind when
planning a move. But its well worth having if in good running order.
And Ive never seen any that were worn out, not even those with War
Time plates.

Gunner

"Considering the events of recent years,
the world has a long way to go to regain
its credibility and reputation with the US."
unknown