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Offline Chuck in E. TN

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X2 X axis table stop
« on: July 05, 2011, 01:42:49 PM »
I would like to make a couple of clamp on table stops for the X axis of my X2 mill. Anyone made these and have a drawing or pic to share?

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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2011, 03:20:47 PM »
Hi
here's some I made for my mill (a Chester Conquest ).
they might give you some ideas.





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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2011, 04:36:58 PM »
There are some permanent (as opposed to temporary clamp-on) X and Y stops shown here, Chuck:
 http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/mill-table-stops-and-locks.html .
They are on an X1, but the general design would probably work just as well on an X2.

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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2011, 05:14:23 PM »
Thanks, Roy, and Andy for your replies. I like the simplicity of Roy's design. I will study both.

Roy, did you add a brass point to the locking bolt, or just a push piece?

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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2011, 08:42:03 AM »
Hi
the brass point is inserted into the end of the bolt.
these stops were a quick and dirty fix for a particular purpose but they have got certain limitations.

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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2011, 10:01:06 AM »
Roy,
What are the limitations you've found?

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Re: X2 X axis table stop
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 10:13:07 AM »
Thanks guys, just what I've been looking for. Such a setup on my X2 (Conquest) mill will reduce my reliance on my cheap DRO system. As I see it I will be able to do the initial setup using my DRO system and once the stops are positioned I shan't need to rely on my temperamental DROs for repeat travel. It's usually on the back and forth travelling that my DROs decide to throw a wobbly.

I shall be trying to adopt the ideas on Mikes Workshop but the fixtures will have to be adjusted to accommodate my DRO installation.

http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/mill-table-stops-and-locks.html

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