Align Z axis power feed install TV950

[fixit]

use studs in the plate instead of screws.

 

[Firstgear]

use studs in the plate instead of screws.

What is the difference? Either way I have to drill/tap the black piece.

 

[Firstgear]

I only had to drill and tap one hole in the black hockey puck. Easy enough. To the point where I just need to set up the limit switches.

 

[ArmyDoc]

So, what did you end up doing for this? Update please - with pictures if you can.

 

[Firstgear]

I can’t provide photos right now as we are headed out to Yellowstone and will be gone for a bit over two weeks. But what I did was to figure out how I wanted positioned and marked the mount so that I could get the clearances and position that I needed.

I have to say, I really like it. What a difference In positioning the table in a vertical position. If you don’t have a power feed for the vertical, save the money and get one! It’s really worth it!

 

[BGHansen]

Here's a thread of my installation of a Z-axis power feed on my Bridgeport (BEST money spent after a DRO). I had to modify the mounting adapter. My BP is CNC, so did the work on it.

Bruce

Z-axis Power Feed install

I absolutely hated hank cranking the knee on my Bridgeport mill. Might be old age or the fact that I work for a living to afford some conveniences, so I bought a Z-axis power feed unit from All Industrial Tool supply as a belated birthday present to myself. Don’t mind birthdays so much when...

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