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Title: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: Chuck in E. TN 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?

Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: wheeltapper 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.

(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/wheeltapper_2008/model%20engineering%20stuff/tablestop3.jpg)

(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm72/wheeltapper_2008/model%20engineering%20stuff/tablestop.jpg)

Roy

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: andyf 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.

Andy

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: Chuck in E. TN 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?

Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: wheeltapper 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.

Roy

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: Chuck in E. TN on July 06, 2011, 10:01:06 AM

Roy,
What are the limitations you've found?

Chuck in E. TN

Title: Re: X2 X axis table stop
Post by: John-Som 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 (http://mikesworkshop.weebly.com/mill-table-stops-and-locks.html)

John-Som