Working on the sg today and the column only moves back and forth 3 inches and it should move 6!
Braeden P Registered Registered Joined Sep 1, 2020 Messages 1,596 Jun 7, 2021 #1 Working on the sg today and the column only moves back and forth 3 inches and it should move 6! Attachments 64479985997__12304CFD-B6A1-49D6-9CAF-8301C56AF067.MOV 4 MB
Shootymacshootface I make little metal out of big metal. Registered Joined Mar 17, 2018 Messages 1,400 Jun 7, 2021 #2 Sometimes, that's how it goes.
B benmychree John York H-M Supporter Gold Member Joined Jun 7, 2013 Messages 10,154 Jun 7, 2021 #3 I'm thinking it needs some fixing ---
brino Confirmed Tool User H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Jan 2, 2014 Messages 8,854 Jun 7, 2021 #4 Braeden, I feel your pain, but unfortunately have no advice. I am glad the project is in your hands, it is worth saving and you have the smarts and tenacity to figure it out! -brino
Braeden, I feel your pain, but unfortunately have no advice. I am glad the project is in your hands, it is worth saving and you have the smarts and tenacity to figure it out! -brino
vincent52100 Registered Registered Joined Mar 26, 2014 Messages 211 Jun 7, 2021 #5 God knows I’m ignorant to the 4th decimal point but could the problem be something under the table locking the screw. WAG on my part.
God knows I’m ignorant to the 4th decimal point but could the problem be something under the table locking the screw. WAG on my part.
FOMOGO Active User H-M Lifetime Diamond Member Joined Sep 2, 2013 Messages 5,138 Jun 8, 2021 #6 Sounds like something is HALF a**ed there. Time to pull the table, and take a look see. Bent screw maybe. Mike
Sounds like something is HALF a**ed there. Time to pull the table, and take a look see. Bent screw maybe. Mike
Braeden P Registered Registered Joined Sep 1, 2020 Messages 1,596 Jun 8, 2021 #7 I think the screw is to short so I will have to pull the table and loosen some bolts that are rusted and covered in paint!
I think the screw is to short so I will have to pull the table and loosen some bolts that are rusted and covered in paint!
R rjs44032 Registered Registered Joined Sep 20, 2019 Messages 81 Jun 8, 2021 #8 Many SGs have stops on both the X axis and Y axis. Check for these before tearing it down. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Bob
Many SGs have stops on both the X axis and Y axis. Check for these before tearing it down. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Bob
Mitch Alsup Registered Registered Joined Nov 17, 2017 Messages 1,525 Jun 8, 2021 #9 I would guess you have not found the stop that is stopping the movement.
Braeden P Registered Registered Joined Sep 1, 2020 Messages 1,596 Jun 8, 2021 #10 now when I get home time to get covered in grease and goo that covers that machine! and that stuff stinks!
now when I get home time to get covered in grease and goo that covers that machine! and that stuff stinks!