Hello all yes I am new and I'm still learning about your web site. I just purchased this mill and cleaning it up. All though it came with scales for XYZ I'm trying to get everything working. Table feed dial, Both X and Y do not have a set screw to loosen to set dial to 0. All of the other machines I have used have this feature. There is a knurled ring next to the dial I thought may loosen but it does not. The dial with marking have no set screw on it. What looks like the thin knurled part has a role pin in it. The hand wheel it's self does have a set screw.
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Fairbanks Ward RF 20 Round Colum Mill
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Welcome to the forum.
My mill/drill is like yours and does not have the ability to zero the dials. You will get used to it. Keep a piece of paper handy to write down the reading on the dial and add the amount that you want to move the dial. On mine on the X & Y axis one full revolution is .125". Seems to be fairly accurate. One full revolution on the Z axis dial is .090 and is not very accurate. I think the inaccuracy comes from the fiction engagement of the fine feed.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions. We are a friendly bunch and there are a lot of really knowledgeable people on here that will provide answers to your questions.
My mill/drill is like yours and does not have the ability to zero the dials. You will get used to it. Keep a piece of paper handy to write down the reading on the dial and add the amount that you want to move the dial. On mine on the X & Y axis one full revolution is .125". Seems to be fairly accurate. One full revolution on the Z axis dial is .090 and is not very accurate. I think the inaccuracy comes from the fiction engagement of the fine feed.
Don't be afraid to ask any questions. We are a friendly bunch and there are a lot of really knowledgeable people on here that will provide answers to your questions.
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Post a pic of your new toy when you get a chance! You said it came with electronic scales? That would be a bonus
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