And, I am impressed in a very positive way. Now I know why so many insist on the KMG 2 X 72.
The first impressive thing I noticed, besides getting here in one day, was the shipping carton. It is made specifically for this particular machine. That may not seem unique for a large volume vendor but for a one man operation it says something about attention to detail.
This machine is well thought out in design and material. I see no where bulk of metal was cut down to cut cost. The machine is made of steel and aluminum. Steel is used where it should be, such as the flat platen and the two work surfaces. The steel parts are also boss in thickness, as are all components - including the aluminum wheels. The base is machined from solid 12 X 26 X 3/4 inch aluminum and is one piece. Steel work surfaces are easily adjusted to and from platens as desired. Only one wench is required and only two bolts for each of the two work surfaces need be loosened to adjust. Unless I haven't learned better yet, the work surface for the wheel platen must be pulled rearward to change wheels (there are 5 wheel sizes available - One comes with the basic cost of machine and four are optional). The drive wheel is milled to accept a keyed 3/8 inch motor shaft and has a set screw for securing in place. My machine came, as promised, with the four motor mounting bolts for a face mount motor, but did not include bolts for mounting the base to the bench table. There are six counter sunk holes in the base for this and these bolts or screws were not mentioned or promised. All the machine came assembled except for the tension handle for replacing belts, the tracking screw and associated spring and the wheel platen (and of course the drive wheel, which must be mounted to the motor shaft). Practically speaking, it came assembled. Piece of cake even for a guy that is so very sick to almost death of having to put together just about everything he buys (for me and every body else I have).
My big real problem is I just don't have any place to put this thing unless I get ride of something. There are only two things in this room I can sacrifice, my couch and Linda's recliner. I hate it because I know she's going to miss that chair.
I got my DC 1 1/2 hp motor in the mail today and have tested it and am waiting on the DC Drive for it. I got a nice little work bench from Harbor Freight (SKU # 3022 - model # 6129), on sale for 20 bucks, and this weekend I'm taking a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to my dad's workshop to have him router a hole in it for the motor face to pass through. That will be my table top. Ordered my belts from Pop's yesterday, so should be able to burn some steel by Sunday or Monday.
rlinger says he is pleased.
The first impressive thing I noticed, besides getting here in one day, was the shipping carton. It is made specifically for this particular machine. That may not seem unique for a large volume vendor but for a one man operation it says something about attention to detail.
This machine is well thought out in design and material. I see no where bulk of metal was cut down to cut cost. The machine is made of steel and aluminum. Steel is used where it should be, such as the flat platen and the two work surfaces. The steel parts are also boss in thickness, as are all components - including the aluminum wheels. The base is machined from solid 12 X 26 X 3/4 inch aluminum and is one piece. Steel work surfaces are easily adjusted to and from platens as desired. Only one wench is required and only two bolts for each of the two work surfaces need be loosened to adjust. Unless I haven't learned better yet, the work surface for the wheel platen must be pulled rearward to change wheels (there are 5 wheel sizes available - One comes with the basic cost of machine and four are optional). The drive wheel is milled to accept a keyed 3/8 inch motor shaft and has a set screw for securing in place. My machine came, as promised, with the four motor mounting bolts for a face mount motor, but did not include bolts for mounting the base to the bench table. There are six counter sunk holes in the base for this and these bolts or screws were not mentioned or promised. All the machine came assembled except for the tension handle for replacing belts, the tracking screw and associated spring and the wheel platen (and of course the drive wheel, which must be mounted to the motor shaft). Practically speaking, it came assembled. Piece of cake even for a guy that is so very sick to almost death of having to put together just about everything he buys (for me and every body else I have).
My big real problem is I just don't have any place to put this thing unless I get ride of something. There are only two things in this room I can sacrifice, my couch and Linda's recliner. I hate it because I know she's going to miss that chair.
I got my DC 1 1/2 hp motor in the mail today and have tested it and am waiting on the DC Drive for it. I got a nice little work bench from Harbor Freight (SKU # 3022 - model # 6129), on sale for 20 bucks, and this weekend I'm taking a piece of 3/4 inch plywood to my dad's workshop to have him router a hole in it for the motor face to pass through. That will be my table top. Ordered my belts from Pop's yesterday, so should be able to burn some steel by Sunday or Monday.
rlinger says he is pleased.
