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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

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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:



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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.

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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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