gibbs and ways

Determining Gib dimensions from the way-gap, way-hole, gib-saddle-gap Some time ago I was trying to figure out how to fix a poorly made factory gib. When I took the gib out it was cupped, bowed, and poorly machined. In addition its backside face was scarred due to the way clamp screws. It...

Hi All, I am looking into fitting some sort of actuator to my mill gib locks as part of a partial automation project that I’m undertaking. The mill is a craftex cx601, essentially a grizzly g0704, and it has the standard two plastic handles to screw in two set screws per gib. I had looked at...

Hi all. Low profile member here. I'm milling a gib and at the end of the ~ 11" cut best I can guess is maybe the gib is flexing? I'm going to try and post a picture. I have drill rod in the non gib vee way, drill rod on the outside of the gib held in place with adjustable parallels. Appreciate...

There are so many topics on this forum, I have picked this one to start.... I am working on selecting a CNC mill to add to my shop. CNC is not new to me. I have/am building two of my own. Now it is time for a mill. I have seen various machines and the one option I have no insight into is how...