[magma-joe]

Last week I decided to order a G0619 from Grizzly. The shipping was fast leaving their warehouse in Missouri the next day. Anytime I order a piece of machinery I always a have that fear that the truckers will have their way with it before it makes it to my shop.

I went today to pick up the machine at the trucking terminal. When I first saw the crate I thought my worst nightmare had come true. The pallet had lost part of the bottom support and one side had completely separated from the enclosure.

When I looked inside I did'nt know what to expect but to my surprise everything was intact and in perfect condition. I was surprised to see the manual and accessory box just laying inside not attached or stapled to anything. One bolt was missing from the base. Close one! I had to dissasemble the rest of the crate to tie it down.

I have a Sharp 3 axis knee mill and purchased the G0619 for manual use to do those quick small jobs. It is time consuming to have to boot up the CNC, and home all 3 axis to drill a couple of holes or mill an edge square. I intend to install a DRO and power feeds for the X and Z axis. I will post some more pics once I get the machine set up and I will give a review.

Anybody have suggestions for a Z power feed?


Magma-joe

[Crevice Reamer]

Hi Joe. Congratulations on buying a fine mill!

TEARDOWN AND PREP GUIDE. You don't HAVE to disassemble the spindle bearings:
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/projec...on%20Guide.pdf

MY SX3 TEARDOWN PICS:
http://crevicereamer.com/Page_28.html

CR.

[magma-joe]

Crevice Reamer,

Thanks for the reply. I must say your web site is a wealth of information. I looked at it numerous times when I was deciding which machine to buy. It must have taken a bit of time to build the site. I do appreciate all the info!

I have been cleaning the machine and and did the spindle break in. I saw your tip about removing the chuck guard and taping the wires. Excellent idea!
Once I finish I will post some first impressions of the SX3.

Magma-joe

[Crevice Reamer]

Thanks Joe. I still have much more to do on the site.

Don't forget to either remove the quill DRO, (With power cord disconnected) or insulate between it and the circuit board behind it. If the moving metal DRO shorts against the board, then all of your spindle motor electronics get fried.

CR.