Logo Tormach_T Icon_Solid Shape_Horizontal_Blue_NoTM
  • Home
  • News
  • Learn
    • Learning CNC
    • How to
    • Shop talk
  • Get inspired
    • Art & jewelery
    • Automotive
    • Education
    • Gunsmithing
    • Hobby
    • Knife making
    • Medical
    • Prototyping
    • Production machining
    • Replicas & models
    • Robotics
    • Sports
    • Woodworking
  • Tormach.com

Tormach

Homemade Chain Hoist for Tormach PCNC 1100 4th Axis

04/ 11/ 2013

Shop talk hoist Customer Projects 4th Axis vise

Here's a neat idea that was shared with me by Tormach PCNC 1100 owner Brian Ulrick in Ohio:

Just got the 8" fourth axis and knew from experience that getting it on the  Tormach table would be hard on the back and mill table. I made a simple ball bearing chain hoist trolley that rides on 2 x 3 steel tube for a small chain hoist. I then made a lift bracket that balances the 4th. axis so mounting on the mill with the bottom keys would not damage the table or my back. I also modified some vise lifts I use to use on my Kurt vises to work with the Tormach 5" vise.

Thanks Brian!  I especially like the lift bracket on the 4th Axis. Tormach Accessory Chain Hoist 1 Tormach Accessory Chain Hoist 3 Tormach Accessory Chain Hoist 2

Tormach Owner Stories: Frankie Flood, Metalsmith and Studio Artist

Modern Luthiers Embrace CNC for Guitar Building

Quick links
  • Home
  • News
  • Get Inspired
  • Shop Talk
  • Learning CNC
  • How-To
  • Shop Tormach
  • Privacy Policy
Recent posts
Tormach 24R: First Impressions
Save Cash on Machine Tools with Section 179
Last Second Gifts for Machinists
Introducing the Tormach 8L Lathe
15-Year-Old Builds His Business With a Tormach PCNC 440
SUBSCRIBE

Stay up to date with the Tormach community by subscribing now.

Get in Touch
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •