X1 quick tool change mod

[oxotnik]

A quick mod to the X1 mill to allow for quick tool change. The use of thrust bearing ensure smooth operation. Even for crigorously tightened tooling, release only calls for a smooth twist.

 

[stevehuckss396]

Used the mill to modify the mill. Gotta love it!

 

[///]

Interesting, thanks!
I need to think how to adapt a similar system to the X2. I'm tired of using a hammer on the loosened draw bar to break the MT3's grip.

 

[oldboy]

Simon,
There is an article in a previous Model Engineers Workshop magazine by Neil Wyatt on making a self releasing drawbar for the X2 mill. If you are interested I will find the issue and let you know, or post you a copy. I only have an IPad so unable to scan and send.

Barry. (Oldboy)

 

[///]

Thanks for the heads-up Baz!
I should be able to find that relatively easily, If not I'll be in touch

 

[oldboy]

Simon,

If you have not found it try December, 2014 issue of Model Engineers Workshop, page 32/33.

Happy New Year.

Barry.