Warco Round Column mill Modification

In this video I will make a start on what I hope is going to be a much improved modification on my Warco Major round column mill.
So with all round column mills as soon as you want to raise or lower the head you loose all reference you had before.
With this modification/ upgrade I hope to eliminate any play when moving the Head.
So if you have one of these mills or any round column mill give this video a watch.

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[saleh]

got to admire your determination - you're always full of dynamism and energy. Wish I had hair to play with - you look sharp chap.

[artisanmakes]

Never seen a chuck jaw snap like that.

[raulvandenbok]

When you've waited all Friday for the video. Loving the perm.

[howder]

Well done Joe, it looks plenty solid from this side of the computer screen. As owner of a round column myself, I find this very interesting and I'm looking forward to your test run measurements. I can see a couple of flustered moments with the chuck, and the bench mod, anyhow, take a deep breath, keep breathing and we'll see you next week, cheers mate!

[ActiveAtom]

Hi Joe, here we go with Joe, column well it is tough. Liking your workshop area as it seems to be a secret cave of creation. Nanu Nanu Star Wars, LOL. Is that speed chuck a German Albrecht, if so we made a video, there is a replacement kit, if China then well a true scrapper it is likely, in our thoughts that is. Enjoyed your solutions beginnings. Enjoyed had fun, Lance & Patrick.

[mictaylor]

Great job Joe, it’ll help a good few folks who have the same issue - looks like your Tig might be better on pure Argon. The splutter and crackle sounds like it’s on an oxy argon mix 👍🏻

[mactruck]

Good job on the collum brackets there joe

[campingstoveman]

Dan, I have a round column mill and I like your idea, just a couple of points, tank cutters are not designed to be used as you did, weve all done it but I'm certain that the cutter buggered your drill chuck, the cutters have a tendancy to dig in particularly when the teeth get clogged and can friction weld to the job, the cutter stops but the chuck couldnt hence the failure.
Second point, youve lowered the mill to far and now you will find you have back trouble bending over to see the work and setting up the jobs.

[MaturePatriot]

I have a 'Wrong' Fu round column mill badged from MSC. This is an interesting modification.

[jimspencer]

How are you running your lathe Joe? Interested as I'm getting on and looking at single to 3 phase options