I posted a while back that i had picked up an Index model 45 milling machine
And i'm preparing my shop to get it all setup and running
the thing is i need to "Behead" the mill to open it up to get the spindle out to get it recut to R8 (which wells index is willing to do for me for $250 + shipping)
going through my maretial handling options i discovered i have a dilemma first off i've never removed a milling machine head before and i have no idea how much it weighs second is when it stands upright its higher than my shop crane
the only idea i have to to put 2x4's on the milling machine table. The flip the milling machine head 180 degrees and crank the table up till it catches the head then loosen the bolts and crank it down on the tableto separate machine form head
Is there a better easier way? and how much weight and i looking at if i have to manually use person or people to carry the head to a work bench to begin disassembling it
the index head seems similar in size to a bridgeport head so a ballpark would be great
thanks in advance
Brent Ottawa Canada