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| Darren:
I see, so you held the quill up and not down, I would have started on the wrong foot :thumbup: Been out in this incredible sun all day, started on may garage roof. Boy it was hot today, almost too hot to work outside :dremel: I'll have a look at the mill in a bit, btw my depth stop is a threaded bar, all I need now is a spring...... :ddb: Thanks for the tips :thumbup: |
| bogstandard:
You've got it Darren, the quill has to be pulled up. I tried to use the depth stop, but it just wasn't long enough before the spring got a mechanical lock, and also the diameter was wrong for the spring I eventually managed to find. I honestly think, the bit I mentioned last time with the single pulley and a long tension spring would be the ideal permanent solution. Easily adjustable for tension, and no mechanical lock ups. John |
| Darren:
Thanks John, I will look into this and give it some more thought.... :thumbup: |
| Bourne Bill:
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| Darren:
Thanks for that, I'd read that site before but wasn't looking for that info at the time..... Well spotted :thumbup: |
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