[widget_maker]

I've got my used 1100 sitting in my garage.

I had to remove the Y and Z steppers to get it here. According to the manual I need to run each axis with the steppers a bit loose so that they center then tighten them up.

It was never used with coolant so there is cutting oil everywhere, plus lots of plastic shavings - it was used mainly to cut plastics when used at all, so I have that mess to clean up.

I need to reassemble the sheetmetal "wings" with silicone.

I need to do a basic levelling (the manual says not too important)

What other basic setup steps or checks should I do prior to use?

TIA.
Ken

[jcposada]

If you have the power drawbar I'd suggest going through the "calibration" procedure.

[widget_maker]

No drawbar unfortunately.

Should the machine to base studs/nuts be tightened down to a specific torque or just snug?

[jcposada]

I did not take my machine off the stand to transport it, but the stand assembly instructions do not specify a specific torque. They just say to start the bolts but to wait until you verify alignment before tightening them.

[Steve Seebold]

I didn't tighten the nuts on the stand on my machine. I just ran them down until they were finger tight then I adjusted the feet on the stand to level the machine. It's been like that for almost 3 years and it works just fine.

[quapman]

You probably want to check the tram of the head with an indicator on the machine table. Mine ran out a mile and that's when I found out I had loose gibs and a crooked head. (The machine's as well as mine...LOL) With a LOT of prying and tweaking, I got it from .012" over a 7" diameter to around .001"

I hope the previous owner of your machine didn't hammer it like mine.

[mountaindew]

I didn't tighten the nuts on the stand on my machine. I just ran them down until they were finger tight then I adjusted the feet on the stand to level the machine. It's been like that for almost 3 years and it works just fine.

Hi steve,
Is this to avoid tension on the machine base casting?
Do you think this might effect the precision of the machine?
I was thinking rigidity when I tightened everything down, didn't consider tram or other problems it could cause.
Would you loosen them now?


widget_maker

Some of the oil I bet you see is the way lube, my machine pools way oil under x & y axis and back Y axis way cover below z axis.
I don't mind I figure it is well lubricated.

md

[LSM]

Leveling is about as much of an issue as it is for a knee mill, supported at all 4 corners, and so it drains.
Clean it make sure the lube system is working right
use a good silicon like black stuff on the base and don't be stingy.
That's pretty much it unless it was abused, it should work fine.