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Re: Z axis Gibb adjustment for #3

Jim B. — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:30:17 GMT

Unlikely Try cleaning everything and getting some good oil in there. I use Mobil Vactra #2 Way Oil. Obtainable at Enco in Gallon quantities or from

Z axis gib adjustment for #3

ppsi1216 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:04:41 GMT

It seems like the gid bolts for my #3 have to be looser than I would think in order to move the knee up. Is it possible these machines were made so that one

Re: millrite model mv

Steve Obert — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:48:08 GMT

Was that for just the spindle itself or an entire drop in assemble complete with bearings?

Re: millrite model mv

SHattrup — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:23:03 GMT

When I got my 1975 built MVN, it had a B&S 9 taper spindle. I have since purchased an R8 spindle from D.C. Morrison and installed that. The original is now

Re: Can you help me ID this mill? Also, questions about disassembly

Jim B. — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:35:50 GMT

For security reasons, this group does not allow attachments. From the folder you have a Burke #3 lever operated horizontal mill. The gear is held by a taper

Can you help me ID this mill? Also, questions about disassembly

Chris Wright — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:18:35 GMT

The previous owner said this was a Model B. Is this accurate? Also, I'm in the process of overhauling this mill and I can't figure out how to disassemble two

Re: millrite model mv

Fred — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:10:07 GMT

I don't recall Burke using a #4MT in their spindle, but they did use a #9B&S taper which is similar. See P28 in the Adobe Reader of the Millrite Manual posted

Re: Powermatic MVN manual

Terry — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:16:46 GMT

Steve, Thanks very much for the manual updates. These documents are very valuable for owners of these old machines. I had a chance to look at the mill at the

Re: millrite model mv

NELSON COLLAR — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:56:07 GMT

I have a MVN and it takes a Morse Taper #4. I might be wrong. Does anyone know of a Morse taper holder that would hold R8. That might be something to look

What is the difference between MVI and MVN?

Joe Gwinn — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:21:56 GMT

I have a Burke Millrite MVI vertical mill (with R8 spindle), and recently saw a MVI at Brothers Machinery (in North Andover, MA). The two mills look the same

Powermatic MVN manual

Steve Obert — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:07:56 GMT

I have added an updated PDF to the files section which is the entire manual including the missing page 31. See the file: 'millrite mvn manual.pdf' I have

Re: Powermatic MVN manual question

Terry — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:04:26 GMT

Wow! What a quick response. The file listed below was the missing page and someone has updated the file "millrite mvn manual part2.pdf" and it now contains

New file uploaded to BurkeMills

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:46:27 GMT

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Re: Conversion ideas for a #3 to raise/lower knee

All Thumbz — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:24:42 GMT

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Re: Happy New Year!

All Thumbz — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:22:45 GMT

The same to everyone and their families! South Bend Heavy 10 (10L) Lathe Users Group ... From: panchula Subject: [BurkeMills] Happy New