My idea is to replace the saddle gibs with a pair of HSSco flats I brought
in a surplus shop .I think the HSS flats are rigid enough to avoid bending
under the pressure of the set screws. I think this is the primary reason
that saddle gibs are difficult to set. The surface of new two gibs are
really flat and smooth I think this will help the smoothness of saddle
motion. Naturally I need to make three holes in each gib before mounting.
Hi Gianni,
why do you need "holes"? You need to make only some dimples for the set
screws, I think they could be ground with a dremel.
I would not use HSS cobalt flats to make saddle gibs: I fear that would mean
all the wear will be on the saddle.
I'm thinking about gluing a thin brass or else flat on the saddle side of
the gibs, to gain hss advantages getting rid of its drawbacks. I really
dunno whether it could work or not, just an idea.
Marcello
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That "surplus shop" you were talking about.. is it anywhere near Turin?
