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Boring head gibs
- Thread starter wawoodman
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Loosen adjust tighten, for each pass, yes.
I don't know man, my boring head has quite a bit of backlash.
I agree, but to each his own. Some people do loosen and retighten every time. I would assume the quallity of the boring head is a factor as well.
I have 2 Criterion, i Bridgeport, and a Universal. Never lock any of the gib screws. Never had a problem holding position. Granted, the screws are pretty snug, but hardly what I would consider locked. A smooth movement with a short arm hex key and they stay set for me.
YMMV, but it's always worked for me, even using other boring heads. It seems that I was taught that way, I guess. Since the late 70's, anyway. That's the first time I remember using one. It was a Criterion.
YMMV, but it's always worked for me, even using other boring heads. It seems that I was taught that way, I guess. Since the late 70's, anyway. That's the first time I remember using one. It was a Criterion.