Rolling Mill questions

[elburnzo]

Hi there! I'm going to look at a second hand rolling mill tonight and wondered if anyone had any tips for what I should be looking out for? I'm a newbie still and I'm sure I'll forget something!

[MuranoSilver]

Look at the rollers and give them a turn looking that they're not pitted.
Nic x

[elburnzo]

thanks a lot!

[ps_bond]

Roll some sheet through once you've done that - see if it curves left or right. If it does, it probably indicates the rolls are out of alignment.

[Shaun750]

Don't matter how good or bad they are,it depends on the price!! Plus if they haven't got grooves for making wire,then I wouldn't bother is my advice.The first ones i got never had grooves,can you believe it.I ground my own?? I don't believe it myself??
Tell us the price,i cross my heart i wont jump on them if they are for next to nothing :)

[elburnzo]

lol thanks guys for the advice! I got it for £100 plus the lady threw in a big bottle of liver of sulpher and a tub of safety pickle, which was handy as i had run out! Didnt tell her tht though lol.

[Shaun750]

That sounds like a good price,do us a picture so we can be green with envy at the bargain you got.

[elburnzo]

not had a chance yet, ill see if i can get my camera to play nicely after work today