[GrizHFMinimill] Re: Mini Mill Belt Upgrade / Spindle Bearings
I did a belt drive conversion to my mill, which is a Real Bull, and replaced the bearings at the same time. I left the spindle gear in place originally because I could not get the gear out without separating the "headstock" from the carriage mechanism. I don't know if your mill has the same issue. If so, it will be necessary to separate these two, and then align them after reassembly.
I later had to remove the bearings again (my fault) and decided to remove the gear, so I separated the headstock and carriage. Even though the Real Bull has two large alignment pins, I still had to shim the HS and carriage on reassembly to get them lined up properly again.
Just my experience... your experience may be different.
Good luck!
Charlie
New Jersey, USA
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Posted by: clevinski@comcast.net
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