I was going to start my vise project today. I wanted to make sure my vise was square. I noticed the sweeps were inconsistent, .0016", .0008", then from the other direction I got .0004".
I thought that was strange so I thought I grabbed the table to see if I could get any movement. I got quite a bit. I think it was .003-.005" movement on the DTI.
I thought I'd better check my gibs. I tightened the front gib for the saddle and broke the screw. I got that out easily. So then I notice that the table has two screws at each end. Then I realize the saddle is the same. I'm not familiar with these as my lathe has a notch in the gib so you only use one screw.
My question is how is the proper way to adjust these?
Also is there any reason to take the table off and clean and inspect for wear or chips and whatnot?
The mill is a Grizzly g1004.
I thought that was strange so I thought I grabbed the table to see if I could get any movement. I got quite a bit. I think it was .003-.005" movement on the DTI.
I thought I'd better check my gibs. I tightened the front gib for the saddle and broke the screw. I got that out easily. So then I notice that the table has two screws at each end. Then I realize the saddle is the same. I'm not familiar with these as my lathe has a notch in the gib so you only use one screw.
My question is how is the proper way to adjust these?
Also is there any reason to take the table off and clean and inspect for wear or chips and whatnot?
The mill is a Grizzly g1004.
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