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The SHCS are only threaded at the end. The un-threaded body protrudes past the bottom of the hole in the solid base. By counter boring the threaded holes on the cross slide to the same diameter as the screw body the un-threaded body acts as a pin vs just relying on the thread alone to keep the solid base from being moved under a heavy load. When the solid base is not installed I'll use button head cap screws to plug the holes.
The Mitee-Bite clamps are working so far. Time will tell.
Thanks Jerry. Hows the lathe wiring coming?