Another Smithy Midas Cross slide screw assembly visit , tune up and maybe some tips from HM collective

mac1911

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I have the assembly out. I fixed a few issues. Starting with the set screws holding the steel bushings in. Both ends are no secured much much better. Found some hardened washers thick enough to take up more slack.

The lighting is poor ( and no heat) at the lathe. I spent a few hours readjusting all the gibbs and was able to really dial it in much better. I did not have the patience to film that.

 
This thrust bearing fits the shaft so Im going to install it at the far end of the assembly. Easy to remove if it causes any issues
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It's hard to do re-engineering when your lighting is bad and you're freezing your @SS off
Been there too
 
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