condition is I want to watch!
Cheers,
Andrew in Melbourne
On Sun, 2012-01-22 at 00:43 +0000, fmvf@sbcglobal.net wrote:
>
> OK, finally added pictures. Thanks for your help, I had no idea of how
> to do that, plus using a MAC I couldn't find the files even though
> they are in iPhoto. Finally figured it out.
>
> Machines I can handle, computers I sometime use for target practice
> (not really but would like to sometimes)
>
> Frank.
>
> --- In GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com, "bbass408" <bbass408@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > To add pictures, click on the "Photos" link on the right. Create a
> new album, and then just use the upload window to browse for pics to
> upload. It's easy. I think I read about your version and saw the pics
> while googling one night. Very nice and sanitary install...
> >
> > --- In GrizHFMinimill@yahoogroups.com, "fmvf@" <ffurstenrecht@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > There have been lots of ideas to add a counter weight to the head,
> so here's my version of what I did. I added an air spring (gas strut)
> to mine but mounted it on the side of the column with a pulley
> arrangement to provide a "lift" in the center of the head.
> > >
> > > I used a 60# spring but due to the pulley arrangement it provides
> about 30-35 lbs lift at the head. One thing I have seen with some of
> the arrangements is that the air spring is mounted with the piston rod
> pointing up. The air springs are made to operate with the piston rod
> in a downward orientation. The reason for that is there is a small
> amount of oil inside each spring that provides lubrication for the
> seals (as per manufacturers). If mounted with the rod up it will
> eventually run dry and loose pressure.
> > >
> > > I used to have to replace the lift gate springs on my Jeep about
> every 8 to 10 months, because the original installation had the rods
> pointing up. The last set I put in I reversed it and the last set has
> been in for almost 7 years and are still working.
> > >
> > > I would like to add pictures of my arrangement I have on the mill,
> but since I can't attach pictures with a message I don't know how to
> get it on here. Help....
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Frank
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
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