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== Status ==
== Status ==
Nigel believes that some of the internal gearwheel teeth have been ripped off.
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It is reported to be running well after repairs.
Some of internal gearwheel teeth had been ripped off.
It is likely that someone changed speed setting with the motor running, there will have been a loud grinding noise.
It is likely that someone changed speed setting with the motor running, there will have been a loud grinding noise.
The machine seems to be usable on the low speed setting.


Some cogs have been purchased, [http://ansteckend.org.uk/ajp/vertical_mill_gears.JPG picture] which are in a small brown cardboard box in the draw marked 'Mill' in the corner. Lets see what Nigel, the owner of this mill, thinks about stripping it down to fix the gears.
Some cogs were purchased at moderate expense, [http://ansteckend.org.uk/ajp/vertical_mill_gears.JPG picture]. Nigel has spent hours disassembling, hammering and reassembling the mill.
 
Please do not change gear with the machine running


== Safety ==
== Safety ==
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