Too_Many_Tools
05-17-2006, 10:57 PM
I recently acquired a Powermatic Millrite vertical mill (vintage 1976) whose taper is a mystery to me.
According to ...
http://www.lathes.co.uk/millrite/
"The quill - which could be ordered with various internal tapers including a Brown & Sharpe No. 9 (standard), B & S No. 10, R-8, 30 International and No. 2 or 3 Morse - was fitted with fine down feed as standard with the option of a quick-action rack feed for drilling purposes."
Well this Millrite is none of these.
It appears to be a Cat 30 taper that has been shrunk down...a "20" perhaps? The bottom part of the holder has a triangular portion that fits into the spindle where a nut then threads on.
Anyone have an idea what this might be?
Thanks
TMT
According to ...
http://www.lathes.co.uk/millrite/
"The quill - which could be ordered with various internal tapers including a Brown & Sharpe No. 9 (standard), B & S No. 10, R-8, 30 International and No. 2 or 3 Morse - was fitted with fine down feed as standard with the option of a quick-action rack feed for drilling purposes."
Well this Millrite is none of these.
It appears to be a Cat 30 taper that has been shrunk down...a "20" perhaps? The bottom part of the holder has a triangular portion that fits into the spindle where a nut then threads on.
Anyone have an idea what this might be?
Thanks
TMT