Somebody's gonna run out of shop space at this rate... Already hooked on this series.. Don👍

Another fine project you have gotten into Sir Winky.

That lead screw handle is a work of art

Saving a good old machine is a fun and rewarding venture ! Enjoyed Mark , nice job ..👍👍

Well, we just never know what’s going to follow you home. This looks like it could still do good work if all the parts are intact or repairable. We’re not quite ready to make that determination yet but I have faith that if it can be fixed, you will get it fixed. Best of luck once again. You left us wanting more, which is how it’s supposed to work. Good job! 🥸👍🔨🔧👀✅

Another cool old machine. I think machine restoration is probably the most fun and satisfying part of our hobby.

Love it, looking forward to seeing you tidy it up.

Another great project! Looking forward to seeing it run!!

I have a wells index 747 mill made in 1974..II love it.The support you will get from wells is great..Give them a call and they can help with parts as well as drawings....

What a nice old mill I like it, It will come really nice great job so far.

Nice old machine. It’s construction methods remind me of the Brown and Sharp #0 I have in the shop. Surprising how many features those old machines offered.

Looks like a fun project... That's an interesting mill with classy styling. Nice find Mark, I'll be following along...see you next episode. ATB....

Looking forward to this one!

Guess this means the cataract lathe is on the back burner, lol, I actually drove to Benton, Illinois to get my cataract lathe and accessories, Never heard of a Wells brand, looks great. Ready for the next episode, Thanks.

Thanks for your hard work disassembling this vintage machine so we could learn how it’s made. I’m looking forward to it completed like your beautiful old Avey.

Looking forward to this series. I have a Index 40 mill. Which is a Wells Index before Wells bought them. Mine is pre 1941. Need to replace the lead screws and nuts on it. Wells Index is still in business in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can contact them for information and might still have some parts. There are very helpful.

Mr Winky,think you love bringing these old girls back to life, good on yer, great viewing

Winky, fixing that hoist to your roof beam was probably the best thing you ever did when doing the drilling machine, sure came in useful again. Looking great. Regards from Australia.

I can’t wait to follow this project. I’m a little jealous.

Love it, bring a new life to old parts and machines

Been wanting to buy a mill and an Index 40 sold before I knew much about them last year at a decent price. Guess it just wasn’t meant to be yet 🤷🏼‍♂️ I enjoy your videos sir 👍🏻

Cheers from Central Florida, looking like a great project....cheers, Paul

That's a lovely old mill, Mark! I can only imagine how great it will look and run when you restore it. You surprised us with this one! Next episode, maybe you can fill us in on the Wells band, why you bought it, the level of restoration you plan on, whether it will be used a lot, and what for.

This'll be a fun long series.

Oh yes, this looks like a good project. A long many part series if we're lucky.

Congratulations Mark you bought yourself a knee mill. It doesn't look like it has alot of wear. I couldn't see any by eye on the leadscrew that you cleaned up. Nice size for the homeshop to.

I have a model 40 also, and I love it The base is light enough that when stripped down it could go in my basement. I have a Bridgeport also, but I use the Index most of the time because it moves easily for hobby work. One modification I did was replace the head, I could not stand the Index head with out a rapid quill, I made an adaptor and put a J head on mine.

Thanks for another amazing video.

I truly thought you were going to be fighting that frozen head for weeks! I take my hat off to you, great job. So glad you started this project. This should be really interesting. I have to admit to you I was a little let down when you finished the drill press, loved that series so much! Keep ‘‘em coming! Easy for me to say! lol

I wish I’d of apprenticed under you, 44 years ago. I had three grumpy geezers that never spoke to me for my first year. Your awesome

This is fantastic. I picked up a Gorton 9J 3HP (best guess at Manufacturing Date is 1948) mill back in July 2022 and I hope to restore that over the next few years. Love this content as it'll help me figure out what the hell I'm doing.

Nice find. Hard find here in Canada. I’m sure you will get it back to original working condition. Aaron from Canada. I enjoy your program.

Owned three model 55’s.. served my apprenticeship on them.. wish I had them back..

I have a feeling this is going to be even better than the Avey restomod! Can't wait to see this as it progresses.

Interesting! This will be a great series, and you’ll end up with a “vintage” (= “of good and rare quality”) workshop. And this I’ll DOESN’T have around column! Thanks for the continued stories of your shop - always worth watching. Les in UK

Now you went and done it! Very cool. I drove up to WV to drop off the Lagun Monday and Tuesday. I’m super excited to watch your new project. Right up my alley for what I like. Thanks!

I picked up a model 40 Index last year myself so I look forward to this. "Jeremy Makes Things" is rebuilding his Index 40 also.

Nice to see an Index, I did a vid series sadly I haven’t yet reassembled it, hoping to pick a few tips up off your project.

Looks like this is going to be an interesting project. You are going to need a bigger shop if you keep this up. Those pins would be easier to get out if you got yourself a left handed hammer. 😂 Thanks for the video looks like another great project.

I never knew the 40 was that much smaller than my 645 Index pretty good size mill for a garage shop though .Be cool to see it up and running

Congrats, but looks like a lot of work. We're pullin' for ya! Cheers!

I must correct you: that was not a bearing puller but a battery terminal puller. Likely Craftsman. I have one just like it! 😂 The machine looks like it will be a good one. Congratulations on “almost” 40k subscribers Mark!

Nice mill you got there man . Can't wait for it to take shape .

I have the same mill also. I got it the 1980s. It came out of the Emblem bicycle factory Angola NY. You will be happy with it. Check out all the great stuff Jeramy makes things has done with his.

THIS is going to be a fun project! I need to take the table off my Lagun and replace the lead screw. I've been putting that off (for about 8 years so far). This is giving me some insight as to how to go about that.

That bed makes it look like the mill was never used. (At least for sure never abused.)

I work as a millwright and I made a slide hammer that is welded on a vise grip it helps a lot when I can’t pry on something

Nice mill, I love to watch restoration videos. When you are ready to sell your RF 30 I may be interested.

Hi Mark. CONGRATULATIONS! This machine does not look very heavy maintenance friendly. Mainly 'put together and forget' sort of design. Did n't stop you though. I'm looking forward to the rest of this series.

Another nice addion to the Shop!^^

Beautiful mill

Winky best way to clean the table is spray with wD 49 then use palm sander, place square of scotch brite and lay the palm sander on top. If works great with no effort. Repeat and will even remove stains from the metal.

Thanks for sharing

You've got your shop cleaned up? That makes one of us! lol

Hi Mark, this sure looks like an interesting piece to restore. Looking forward to your progress and finished prize.

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Too bad you're not in California Mark. I'd give you a great deal on my Model 55!

I think your bearing puller is for battery terminals. But whatever works, works!

I recently found myself the same model (40 3565) and I’m also restoring it. It made me laugh to find the wasps nest in the exact same spot as mine. Good luck I’m halfway done on mine, I have it completely apart and my garage is a big mess now.

Greate milling machine!

I also have 2 of those Index mills in my shop. Totally rebuilt one. And in the process of rebuilding the other. I've got a couple of questions. Do you have the intermediate pulleys? I didn't see them. What taper is the spindle? If it's the Brown & Sharpe taper, Wells Index can regrind it to an R8. But, their prices have gone up & it's not cheap. I had my 1st one done 15 years ago. Here's a little tip that will make it a better machine. When you took the table cranks off, you should have found fiber washers that Index used for thrust bearings. I ordered some needle bearings & washers from McMaster Carr. Way smoother to operate. I'm not sure how KZfaq operates. But, I know these machines inside/out & if you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

How did you come about knowing where this was for sale? I never seem to find anything like that near me!! Nice find!!

Hi Mark, just a thought. Do your cameras have a manual audio setting? If so you may wish to try using it and reduce the effect of the automatic gain control boosting the background and amplifier noise during the quiet bits. If not, well, don't worry, it's no big deal. The wind chimes do a good job at any rate.

You don't have the equipment to make that gear because it's a worm. But besides, why would anybody ever want to turn the head past horizontal? The only reason might be to lower the center of gravity for moving. Suggest after broaching, braze up (or press in brass dowel pins) to stop the next guy from accidently rotating into the broken teeth. I know this is going to be a beautiful machine when you get done with it. The interesting thing will be if you decide to replace your bench mill or not. Will ride along.

Clean Machine.....

I rebuilt my 1963 Rockwell 21-100 mill. When the ram came out, it tried to cut off my hand.

looks like it is going to turn into a full restoration. Does it take ER30 or ER40 collets?

Did you take the big pieces to the sand blaster? Say hello to your bride for me?

That tag on the side of the machine that says Hoffman Marquard my father was their top sales rep for that company he worked for them for 35 years if you do decide to sandblast that would you be willing to part with that tag??

Hello, I am Cyclebuster AKA Gary, i have the 40h on here. IF you need to duplicate that set of brass nuts i would help fund the project as i need an X axis nut, mine has a bit more wear then i like, but its still useable.