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when I made that back plate for the 4 jaw chuck, I had enough movement in the compound to annoy me. I had to put the compound at o degrees and move it closer to one side (far enough off centre) to get close enough to work on the plate. Because of the interrupted cut for the first while I had to really tighten the gib to stop the .010"~ play. Which eliminated the use of the compound side as it was too tight... I loosened it off since to use it but its still somewhat stiff. I haven't tried again to dial it in again yet. there is still some lack of rigity there. There's still movement. We're not talking about tons of movement but enough to annoy me. Especially if I'm cutting an internal thread (which I've been doing a lot lately. Made 3 spindle threaded pieces for various projects so far)
The last time I tried to fine adjust it I was unsatisfied. There's a very very fine line between rigity and smooth movement, and I haven't quite acquired it.
What can I try aside from the back and forth of adjusting the screws?
I should note. The gib is about 1/8" - 3/16" thick and there are 4 adjustment screws. There is no damage in the dovetail or gib
The last time I tried to fine adjust it I was unsatisfied. There's a very very fine line between rigity and smooth movement, and I haven't quite acquired it.
What can I try aside from the back and forth of adjusting the screws?
I should note. The gib is about 1/8" - 3/16" thick and there are 4 adjustment screws. There is no damage in the dovetail or gib