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| TroyO:
I am "designing in my head" a custom saddle to fit between a SX2 base and table. I am debating whether to go with a tapered gib or a normal screw adjust gib. I am looking for examples/pictures/drawings of tapered gibs and the associated adjustment mechanisms. It will help me decide if I can pull off a tapered gib or if I would be better off using the simpler design. Thanks for any references you may have! |
| Brass_Machine:
Hi TroyO V45 did a tapered gib setup on his mini lathe. Posted about it on MEM LINK Hope it helps! |
| trevoratxtal:
In my opinion, if you are up to the making go for taper . Once set up a smallest of tweaks adjusts the play in seconds/ or locks. However it is so much easier to machine the multi screws setup. Regards Trev |
| velocette:
Hi Troyo My solution to adjusting the gibs on an X2 mill is to use "Cup Point" grub-set screws and 4 mm - 5/32 ball bearing "< o >" You may have to use a hand drill to tidy up the dimples in the gib as sometimes the finish on some X2 mills leaves a tidy up a necessity. Some users advocate using a brass on bronze gibs. From an X2 Mill Nut Case please check my postings if in doubt Eric |
| Stilldrillin:
After straightening each gib strip. I spun the grub-set screws in the lathe, and filed to a point. Matching the drilled gib dimples. Never had a problem with gibs, after that....... :thumbup: David D |
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