@@VanoverMachineAndRepair Why though? That's hands down the best quick change system available for a Hor Borer If you are deadset on getting rid of it, I'll buy it off you, I have a master holder on all my mills and hor borers, a spare wouldn't hurt. It's much quicker than using the power Drawbar, and preserves the spindle taper.
@@procyonia3654 maybe I need to educate myself more on the benefits, but from what I understand the quick change holder has a little bit of additional run out and I think it would be totally worth it if I had a manual draw bar, but since I have a pneumatic draw bar it is not like I’m really saving that much time on Tool changes anyway. But preserving a spindle I like that. Plus I have a lot of other 50 taper tooling and if I keep the QC in there and I would need to take it out anyway to use the other tooling. It would probably make sense if everything was operating on that QC but since I have like half-and-half, I feel like it kind of defeats the purpose of the quick change.
Lucky your floor can handle that!! Normally that machine would have footing in the concrete, hope you have no issues and everything works out, very awesome machine!!
It really is iffy at best but it’s there so o well. If it is really being feed work then I’ll scoot it out if the way and poor a foundation but depends on what happens with the building
@@VanoverMachineAndRepair Well hopefully everything will be fine, awesome machine though! I love these machines and there’s not enough content on them, probably cause they’re so huge most “hobby” machinists and small businesses don’t have room but I glad you got this, looking forward to seeing it run! Keep up the good work my friend!!
I'm pretty new to your channel, and I've already seen a lot of interesting content. I bought a well used turret mill at auction a couple weeks ago. It has a smashed external central lube pump that feeds about a dozen points, with at least three manifolds I can see. I wondered how the flow was balanced, so your description of the flow restrictors was instructive. Thanks! I appreciate your efforts to be precise in what you say, there's value in that. I've also pretty recently come across Topper Machine, and enjoy his content as well. I think a versatile machinist must be a man of many hats, some of which he even wears on his head. ;-) Good luck with your projects.
I have a 42B-84 that I am going through as time permits. The gearshift lever start switch is not for running the machine, it is so you can "bump" the motor to engage the gearing. There is a bunch of micro switches that I replaced on mine to get it funchining properly. I had a problem with the tachometer that is on the back of the motor and that tells the control when the motor is stopped. I wish you luck these machines can really turn into a wheelbarrow of worms when they haven't been maintained.
Even with the needed repairs, for $600, you still got a good deal. Plus now you have a better understanding of the equipment than if you'd never had to pull any panels
Dear Kyle, one comment, when you bring up a still image of something, leave it on screen longer, as you tend to cut back to an overall shot with you explaining something......I personally like to view what you are talking about...... by the way, your other videos tend to do the same thing....... this looks like a great series you are doing, I love watching Josh running his HBM Lucas... best regards, Paul down in Florida
This is an awesome Mill Kyle. I will be watching the repairs on this for sure. It will be worth all of the effort in the end. Is Lucus still in business and did you get a parts list and break down of all the components. Did you get a manual? Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. 👍 🇺🇸👍
Lucas is still in business. I have got several drawings. Most of them hand drawn and not helpful but still glad to have them. Lucas service department is great. However part cost is unreasonable by a fair margin. As an example a handle for the machine (looks like a np knee handle) is almost $1000. Which is insane. You will hear more about that when we make and fix parts instead of buy them.
That is good you are making the videos on that machine. I got to do something similar with my restoration of my 110+ yr old woodworking jointer as there was zero information out there on it. Not sure how many people got anything out of my videos...as there are not a lot of ones out there like mine, but at least there is now one set of videos and information on it. :)
A diamond in the rough. Kyle you are very impressive person that has a great can do attuide. This will be a great asset to the shop and i can say after doing my lathe i am happy but you take that punt and when it pays off its so great.
What an awesome piece of machinery. Abom is the only other content i know of featuring a big ass lucas horizontal mill like this, and its his old stuff working back at motion industrial. Ive been waiting for a lucas to pop up in Kurtis' shop as well. I suspect he is always looking, tho i don't exactly see that he has any pressing need for one. Im sure anyone in that position could use such a machine. Anyways, be exciting to see the old behemoth breathing some fire and chewing steel in the future. Great work as usual.
Love this type of content. Curious on the riggers of the machine. Was it difficult to find a resource, someone willing to do this move? Thank you, looking forward to seeing this monster get back in the game!
It’s easy to find people to take your money lol. Hard part is finding a reasonable one. I paid 1.5k to get it loaded 2.5k for transport and 2.5k to take it off truck and roll it into shop (1 hour max). It’s crazy
I'm curious about how much this machine weighs and how thick is the concrete under the machine? I'm thinking of upgrading my lathe in my home (pole barn) workshop to something bigger. The last thing I need is the concrete to crack from the weight. Thanks for sharing. Nice find.
The machine weight is in the title and in the video. Any machine under 10,000 pounds shouldn’t be a problem on normal concrete as long as you have leveling pads on feet.
Kyle, you have no fear, brother! Do you know what year the machine was manufactured? What a holy mess. Are there any schematics, wiring diagrams, operating manuals, or drawings? This machine scares the be Jesus out of me. I would be terrified of the possibility of electrical shorts and missing or inoperative limit switches or control logic designed to safeguard the operator. As far as the electrical cabinet is concerned, maybe you should consider replacing like with modern components. I was going to suggest you buy an outdoor-rated electrical cabinet where you could use DIN Rails to mount your modern replacement components, but I know you would do an excellent job refurbishing the existing box. I am off-topic, with this question, but I am researching for my own business: Is the rent on industrial space supercheap in your area? You mentioned a run of 150 feet of conduit at one point, so I am guessing it’s a minimum of 3000 and more likely 5000 ft.². I noticed in prior videos that you constructed a mezzanine. I am working on setting up a shop in Las Vegas and have been shopping for tilt-up concrete construction style flex space with 24 to 32-foot clear height and the minimum amperage that I need for my machines. I don’t want to get too small of a space because I want room to grow. If you don’t mind me asking, how much is your area's rent per square foot? You mentioned having a 440 V three-phase electrical service. How many amps does your space have? I’m hoping to get a space with 1000 to 2000 Amps, but this is difficult because when they build these warehouses, they focus on logistics usage and tend to skimp on electrical service.
Lots of questions email me if you have more. 3000sq feet, 440v 300amp panel 220v 200 amp panel. Shop space by me is about 1$ per sq feet per month but that’s cheap 3$ is typical in Chicago
Holy mackerel... I'll never understand how people let such a invaluable money making machine get to that point.. Things brake - Fix them, PROPERLY!! People treating investments like consumables have zero business in any workplace.
Some mega project you are a braver man than me. Do you think you will have it workable for less that $10,000 all together. The way some people neglect their machines is shameful but that is why it cost $600.
"I am not going to Bore You" 🥁 BadaBoomTish 😆 Slightly more seriously I am really really not a fan of 3D printed parts relying on mechanical motion, check that gear after a few hours use then at say a month and then make a proper one.
I have been running 3d printed change gears in my pacemaker for 6 months. Taking .300 doc regularly. All depends on design, material, and use case. 1/15hp motor. Def not worried about that.
I like your content and am subscribed but way too much talking. this whole video talking. missed all the first peeks opening the access panels , un raveling the wiring,fixing the oil pump and so much more. these long talking videos are good at the end of a project but not instead of the project. still watching but please more action.
Everyone has options. So times I talk a lot others times we show more work. I run a real shop so sometimes I don’t have time for film every nut and bolt.
@@VanoverMachineAndRepair I understand time constraints. but this could be a very interesting series of video's. summation save for the end. nobody wants to see every nut and bolt removed but they do wanted to see whats behind that cover. and your repairing fixes. thats why we watch because you can and we can't. still watching anyway.
Buying old machines it seems like something always needs fixed. Some people are hard on machines and neglect to do maintenance. The ways of a machine should be cleaned and oiled when in use. Also I use hydraulic oil on manual machines to help flush out debree. Some people use thick way oil and it holds in debree. Some people sand on lathes without wiping the ways and wear out the machine very quickly.
Wow Kyle, Another project? Man when do you sleep? This will another good one to follow along. I really enjoy following the projects you've taken on and how you always try to make things work better. Great work. Thanks for sharing.
My dude, I'm seriously happy for your and your shop. Always love listening to you. Edit: "I wish Kyle could talk to Topper...he has a Lucas..." LOLed when you said his name!
Hi Kyle. That is an awesome Lucas mill. Glad you connected with Josh. I follow him. The series of videos you outlines seems very interesting. I am particularly interested in your use of 3-D printed parts. Be Well
I dig your videos, I’m starting to really wonder what work you do to keep your shop running. Like I know working on your own machines doesn’t pay the bills right.
Did you ever finish the Lion leigh.? The last video is making a back splash . cant find any of it being put back together. would really like to see it going back together and running.
Wow wish l was living around your area would live to visiting see the work you created it's very interesting withe way you break down your work l enjoy watching your videos l enjoy every detail of your breakdown lm from NyC lm a retired ironworker with my welding rig and still up to dates my certifications l learn every time l watch you CCE, Topper etc keep up the good detailed work lm a avid viewer of all these profession machinists,fabricators.,etc❤💯✌🏼
