The Home Machinist!

Thanks Russ ......That makes a lot of sense. The only reason I want to add a riser is so that I can set up a boring head if needed. If the mill had another 3”-4” of knee travel I would not even consider making a riser.

Thanks for the information Pete. I’ll look at the Grizzly website later on this evening and see what they have to offer. I bought this mill from a guy who bought it at a public auction at the Lionel Train Co. in Chesterfield, Mi. after the company went out of business. The mill has a few dings here ...

Does anybody know where I may be able to purchase a manual for a 1980 JET JVM-626 vertical bench mill. I’ve been online the last week or so and have found nothing. JET Corp. was no help. One other thing, I’m looking for a print or design of a 4”-6” riser for this mill. Can anyone help me out. Regard...