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MODEL M1036
MICRO MILL
OWNER'S MANUAL
Phone: (360) 734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@shopfox.biz
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
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INTRODUCTION SAFETY ELECTRICAL SET UP OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTS Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................3 Woodstock Technical Support ............................................................................ 3 About Your New Micro Mill ............................................................................... 3 Specifications .........................................................................
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MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 21 General .....................................................................................................21 Cleaning ....................................................................................................21 Table & Base ...............................................................................................21 Lubrication ........................................
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INTRODUCTION M1036 Micro Mill INTRODUCTION Woodstock Technical Support We stand behind our machines! In the event that questions arise about your machine, parts are miss- ing, or a defect is found, please contact Woodstock International Technical Support at (360) 734-3482 or send e-mail to: tech-support@shopfox.biz. Our knowledgeable staff will help you troubleshoot prob- lems and send out parts for warranty claims. If you need the latest edition of this manual, you can download it from http://
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M1036 Micro Mill Controls and Features A. ON/OFF Switch B. RPM Control Knob Q C. Fuse Box D. Clutch Knob E. Micro Downfeed Knob A F. Compound Slide Table P G. Base H. Crossfeed Handwheel I. Collet Chuck (Optional Accessory) J. Longitudinal Handwheel K. Vise (Optional Accessory) B L. Drill Chuck O M. Headstock C N. Digital Height Gauge O. Downfeed Lever N P. Column Lock Knob D M Q. Pulley Cover I E K L F J G H Figure 1. M1036 Controls and features. -4- INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY M1036 Micro Mill SAFETY READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. This symbol is used to alert the us
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M1036 Micro Mill 12. Do not force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. Do not force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14. Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing, neck ties, gloves, jewelry, and secure long hair away from moving parts. 15. Remove adjusting keys, rags, and tools. Before turning the machine on, make it a habit to check that all adjusting keys and wrenches have been re
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SAFETY M1036 Micro Mill Additional Safety Instructions for Micro Mills READ and understand this USE this and other machinery with caution entire instruction manual and respect. Always consider safety first, before using this machine. as it applies to your individual working Serious personal injury conditions. No list of safety guidelines can may occur if safety and be complete—every shop environment is operational information is different. Failure to follow guidelines could not under
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M1036 Micro Mill ELECTRICAL 110V Operation ® The SHOP FOX Model M1036 is prewired for 110 volt operation. The motor supplied with your new Micro Mill is rated at 0.2 HP and will draw approximately 2 amps. A 5-15 plug is included for your machine and is intended to be plugged into a matching 5-15 receptacle. Connect your machine to a circuit (wire, breaker, plug, receptacle) that is rated for at least 10 amps. Keep in mind that a circuit being used by other machines or tools at the same t
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SET UP M1036 Micro Mill SET UP Unpacking ® READ and understand this The SHOP FOX Model M1036 has been carefully pack- entire instruction manual aged for safe transporting. If you notice the machine has before using this machine. been damaged, please contact your authorized SHOP ® Serious personal injury FOX dealer immediately. may occur if safety and operational information is not understood and fol- lowed. DO NOT risk your SUFFOCATION HAZARD! safety by not reading! Immediately discard
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M1036 Micro Mill Inventory The following is a description of the main components A ® shipped with the SHOP FOX Model M1036. Lay the components out to inventory them. Box 1 Contents (Figure 3) Qty A. Headstock ...................................................1 D B. Collar ........................................................1 G B E C. Spacer .......................................................1 D. Base with Column .........................................1 F C E. Downfeed Lever Handle .
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SET UP M1036 Micro Mill Machine Placement Cleaning Machine The table and other unpainted parts of your • Workbench Load: Bolt your machine Micro Mill are coated with a waxy grease that to a sturdy workbench that will not tip. protects them from corrosion during shipment. Some workbenches may require additional Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or reinforcement to support both the machine citrus-based degreaser. DO NOT use chlorine- and the workpiece. based solvents such as bra
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M1036 Micro Mill Mounting to Workbench Mounting the mill to the workbench provides maximum rigidity and prevents the mill from tipping. Mounting the mill should be done before installing the headstock for the best access to the mounting holes. When choosing a location for the mill, make sure the cross feed and the longitudinal handwheels extend out beyond the edge of the table surface. This will allow unrestricted handwheel operation. To mount the mill to the workbench, do these steps: 1.
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SET UP M1036 Micro Mill Compound Slide Table Installation of the compound slide table is not necessary when using the mill as a drill. The compound slide table can be moved in the X and Y axis for use with milling cutters. To install the compound slide table, do these steps: 1. Thread the handwheel handles into the handwheels. 2. Remove the fence from the base if installed. 3. Slide the T-bolts into the T-slots and place the compound slide table over the T-bolts, as shown in Figure 8. Figur
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M1036 Micro Mill Test Run and Spindle NOTICE Break-in Failure to follow the break-in proce- dures included in this manual may lead Complete this process once you have familiarized yourself to shortened tool life and may void war- with all instructions in this manual and you have made ranty. sure the machine is completely lubricated as described in Lubrication on Page 22. It is essential to closely fol- low the proper break-in procedures to ensure trouble free performance. To begin the test
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OPERATIONS M1036 Micro Mill OPERATIONS General The Model M1036 will perform many types of operations that are beyond the scope of this manual. Many of these operations can be dangerous or deadly if performed incor- rectly. The instructions in this section are written with the under- standing that the operator has the necessary knowledge and skills to operate this machine. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing any operation, READ and understand this entire instruc- stop
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M1036 Micro Mill Graduated Dials Each mark on the handwheel graduated dials (Figure 12) Graduated Dial represents 0.001" of movement. One full rotation of the handwheel is equal to 0.050". The graduated dials can be "zeroed" by grasping the knurled section and rotating the graduated dial to "0". Example: 1 To drill a series of holes with ⁄2" centers (0.500"), drill the first hole, zero the graduated dial, move the table 0.500" (10 rotations of the handwheel) in the appropriate direction,
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OPERATIONS M1036 Micro Mill Downfeed Controls Quill Feed Control The quill feed is controlled by the downfeed lever shown Downfeed in Figure 14. The handle allows the mill to operate as a Lever drill. To use the downfeed lever, do this step: 1. Pull the quill downfeed lever (Figure 14) forward to feed the quill down towards the workpiece. The quill feed handle is spring loaded to assist in return- ing the handle to the upmost vertical position. Micro Downfeed Knob Figure 14. Quill downfeed
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M1036 Micro Mill Depth Stop The depth stop allows the operator to make numerous holes that all are the same depth or to hold the mill at a specified depth. To set the depth stop, do these steps: 1. Use the micro downfeed knob to set the desired depth. 2. To set the quill to repeat the same depth, rotate the graduated dial (Figure 17) past the O mark until it stops, then tighten the set screw. 3. To lock the quill at the specified depth, rotate the graduated dial past the 30 mark until it s
