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| jim:
i've made one too :thumbup: |
| websterz:
--- Quote from: Stilldrillin on August 30, 2009, 06:04:50 AM ---I finally got there Todd! ::) Certainly makes the Z axis more manageable...... Similar to the other handwheels. Won`t need to keep on engaging/ disengaging the drive dogs, now..... :clap: Thanks for the tip! :thumbup: David D --- End quote --- And a fine job it is. :thumbup: If you are feeling particularly energetic I suggest pulling the linkage cover off from behind the fine feed knob and having a look at the shaft. I don't know why they felt the need to use a u-joint there. I replaced mine with a solid shaft and it eliminated 90% of my fine feed backlash. I will have pics of my newest mill mods later on today. I can't let you guys stay caught up with me for long! hehehe This one was more than a 5 Minute Fix. Actually it's two mods in one. :proj: Todd a.k.a. webs |
| websterz:
--- Quote from: jimmyocharlie on August 30, 2009, 09:46:17 AM ---i've made one too :thumbup: --- End quote --- No fair...your mill is bigger than mine! :wack: :lol: |
| Stilldrillin:
--- Quote from: websterz on August 30, 2009, 10:21:23 AM ---And a fine job it is. :thumbup: If you are feeling particularly energetic I suggest pulling the linkage cover off from behind the fine feed knob and having a look at the shaft. I don't know why they felt the need to use a u-joint there. I replaced mine with a solid shaft and it eliminated 90% of my fine feed backlash. --- End quote --- Thanks for that Todd! I have just been fine tuning the shaft/ front bearing alignment. The bearing block is vertical, with the shaft heading slightly downhill to it`s wormwheel end. I elongated the hole slightly. The u-j is firm, backlash free...... Drilled a couple of proving holes ........ Much improved! :thumbup: David D |
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