Thanks for the video. I broke my upper plastic gear, but still removed the whole head to remove unnecessary parts, gears etc. I filled any holes in the head with plastic plugs to keep out debris. The mill runs MUCH quieter and smoother with the belt drive. Although without the gear breakage I most likely would not have made the change. Still I think it was great move. Thanks again.
I have had my Grizzly mini-mill for well over 15 years and have yet to strip the gears. I bought a spare gear set from Grizzly at the same time, since even back then it was the most talked about repair. Knock on wood I don't have to do this repair, but the belt replacement is on my list. I save this one RU-vid video just in case. I thank you
Been over a decade ago but the belt drive conversion on my X1 made a huge difference. Managed to get 4 ratios using 6mm toothed belt turned inside out.
I installed my belt drive system today. Your video and informative narrative was a big help. Unfortunately the drive gear on the motor didn’t slide off easily like your video. I had to fabricate a gear puller to get the dang thing off! After that, it was an easy day. Well done video and thanks!
Hey Nick, I feel you man. Sneak peak here for you and anyone who reads this comment..... I'm going to be doing a head to head comparison between this harbor freight Seig X2D and the Little Machine Shop Seig X2D (3990 high torque) in the coming weeks. The LMS version has some very nice upgrades compared to the models from Grizzly, HF, Klutch, Wen, etc... So if you have time to wait.... that's coming. Cheers man.
Good video! I just pulled the trigger on a harbor/central mini so I'll see how long the gears last. Still going in the old mini 12 lathe. Thank ya sir!
Hello. Thabks for this video. I had this mini mill in the test lab of the factory I used to work at. The are not the fanciest machine around, but they do deliver good value for what they cost.
I did the same thing with my Grizzly G0704 but I had to make my own belt drive kit as all the kits that exist increased the RPM. my mill already had zero torque below 1000 rpms so I made it's new max rpm around 1200 rpm. I could then run larger drill bits and small taps without it stalling out constantly. Overall it look like a nice kit!
@@RedBeardOps After I purchased my Grizzly I wished I had gone with one of the Precision Matthews Mini-Mills. If you ever upgrade you might want to give them a look.
Thinking about getting one of those cheap 200.00 DRO's off ebay. I've seen a few vids on RU-vid, they seem to work fine. Great job on the Belt change over, enjoy the quiet drive.
@@RedBeardOps Yes, it is a "ribbed" belt. I damaged mine recently after having drill bits catch in metal. I'm currently waiting for 2 replacement belts from LMS.
Добрый вечер , хорошая работа ! Станок мощный а шестерни пластиковые - непонятное решение! Тоже недавно реставрировал старый сверлильный станок . Удачи!
Hi, Have this mill and it's been working fine, but one thing has been bugging me. The lock lever contacts the Z wheel shaft before it feels like it has really tightened. Do you know if that's adjustable? Do you have to get inside the head/column in order to adjust it? Thanks.
I wanna see/hear all the cut footage, hahaha. Projects like this always take a few tries, the next time you could do it eyes closed, but there never is a "next time". Hope all is well, take it easy.
I have a similar problem and I also want to remove the inner gears my question is do I need to leave the gears on the spindle as spacers for the main upper and lower bearings
Hi, friend. Could you help me by telling me the measurements of the pulleys of the conversion kit. since I have to make them because here in Argentina I can't get them. I need to know the outer diameter of the steps of both pulleys. thanks for your help!
That fly cutter is why your gears broke lol I know because I did the same thing with mine. Pushing it to its limits lol my fly cutter was 2 inch I think yours might be 1.5 kinda hard to tell from video.
Ok I have heard the you lose a significant amount of torque by doing this conversion, I actually saw a guy video himself being able to stop the spindle with his bare hands! How much torque do you think you lost by doing this?
For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21
