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2nd Feb 2020, 04:35 PM #1China
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reverse/ forward on mill
Hi all
I have a old Long Chang rf 30 Mill/Drill ( the original of the Rong Fu ) it has had a hard life, however it would be quite useful for many things undertake.
Question is the switch ( plain on off ) is basically a suicide device is there a valid reason to replace it with a forward reverse type.
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2nd Feb 2020, 04:54 PM #2Most Valued Member
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There would be if you need reverse, if not no.
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2nd Feb 2020, 09:57 PM #3
Hi Guys,
My BF20 has a reverse position on the main switch, supposedly for tapping. I only tried it once ! I'll stick to tapping by hand !Best Regards:
Baron J.
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2nd Feb 2020, 10:53 PM #4China
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Thanks for the replies I don't know if I need reverse as I have to replace the switch any way I though it may be the way to go
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3rd Feb 2020, 12:02 AM #5Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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One of the useful uses I find for reverse on a mill is for finding the cutter-workpiece kissing point. I run the cutter slowly in reverse and slowly move the workpiece into position until it just touches the cutter. In reverse most cutters don't dig in and just make a rubbing sound. I don't know how kosher this is but it seems to have worked successfully the times I have used it.
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3rd Feb 2020, 12:25 AM #6China
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Yep I am going to go with that as said I have to replace the switch anyway, ( all I have to do now is plug in in and see if it works )
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3rd Feb 2020, 06:52 AM #7Most Valued Member
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Is it a 3PH motor?
SimonGirl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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3rd Feb 2020, 09:49 AM #9Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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3rd Feb 2020, 02:00 PM #10China
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Yes it is 3ph
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3rd Feb 2020, 04:13 PM #11Most Valued Member
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Girl, I don't wanna know about your mild-mannered alter ego or anything like that." I mean, you tell me you're, uh, super-mega-ultra-lightning babe? That's all right with me. I'm good. I'm good.
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3rd Feb 2020, 04:38 PM #12China
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Simon yeh that is what I thought may as well, as you say if I never use it won't matter
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