Modification to the Round Column Mill

Gday, this is a modification I have needed to do for a long time now, this simple clamp system will allow the head to be raised and lowered without losing the position on the job, hopefully it will be reasonable accurate once its done, thanks for watching, Cheers

[EverettsWorkshop]

I did like my round column mill when I had it, but agree raising the head was something I avoided like the plague . . . Your piece looks good so far, will be waiting to see it come together in part 2.

[Rustinox]

That's a good idea. I'm sure you gonna make it work. Go for it!

[howder]

Beautiful bit of Work Matty, I am always impressed with your fit and finish, and this project is of interest to me, another round column owner, well aware of the limitations. Cheers and thanks mate!

[robertcorrie]

I received my goody package and wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge. Thanks again.

[metalshopwithtroy]

Great idea I have same bloody issue very frustrating.
I Like your idea Matt it's a good one

[chrisjh]

Good project. Looking forward to seeing the end results. My son gave me a laser gizmo that projects a choice of a red spot or vertical beam. It has a magnet mounting arrangement, so I stick it to the side of the round column mill head. I project a vertical beam to a target (edge of a toolboard) on the wall about 5 metres away. Works accurately enough for the work I carry out.

[swanvalleymachineshop]

A True Line 8 is what you need, Bruce Witham makes them ! Always good to make your own though . Cheers .

[EmmaRitson]

awesome ! look forward to see how it works

[nicknick-htdv]

hello from cornwall England great job

[ARIFINLATHE]

That's very good sir your idea..very helpful for my work in my workshop..thank you sir waiting for your new video sir
Success for you..I'm a beginner from Indonesia

[dwightcarlson]

This looks very similar to Winky's???? What I like about Winky's is his powered lift addition. Looking forward to see how it works out. 👍👍👍👍

[CraigsWorkshop]

That looks really good so far. It'll be a big upgrade to the little mill. I love seeing the process of it all coming together and it's good to see you back on youtube too. Thanks for sharing mate. Craig

[johnkinnane]

G'day Matty I seemed to have lost you on my sight anyway it all worked out some how it's good to see you again. Good idea what you have come up with interesting and good to see you again regards John

[DudleyToolwright]

My first mill was a round column mill I got 25+ years ago and I got so frustrated I gave up and sold it. This was before I knew anything about machining and there really weren't any YouTube tutorials. How times have changed. I feel your frustration. Hopefully this solution will work out for you.

[shawnmrfixitlee]

Great share, I will be watching for the install . I find the same problem .. ENJOYED

[willemvantsant]

Hi Matty, Bruce Whitham makes and sells similar round head alignment kits similar to your proposed set up.
I took the lazy way out and mounted a laser and beam it on the wall some 15 feet away, gets me close enough.
The big problem is when you tighten the clamping bolts to secure the head to the column it shifts the head, albeit a small amount which makes it necessary to dial the job in again.
The curse of the round head mill!!!

[MartsGarage]

Hello Matty. Nice work so far. It will be interesting to see how this one turns out. I've been using my milling machine a bit lately and it's amazing how often I need more height. Luckily it's a conventional type with a knee. I'd be stuffed if I had the round column type. All the best. Mart in the UK.

[kentuckytrapper]

Looking good matty, watch them burning chips, got my cup tray on fire once, damn mess. Great video.

[jimsvideos]

It takes some parts to make a pass on a ring that big with a flycutter, but it worked!

[acdhd]

Yep. I got one o' them round column bastards too. Just made a spindle lock for the thing because I don't have three hands. Been thinking about making something to stop the head from swinging around. Right pain in the arse zeroing the thing all the time. Be interested to see how yours turns out.