dc if you could email it to me too. I have a micromark 7x16. cant keep gibs tight and want to be able to fix it.
Thanks,Dennis
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--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "DAVID C HUTCHINS" <dchutchins@...> wrote:
I had the same problem with my cross slide of my South Bend 9", I'm also
going to do the same with my 7X12. I took the advice of Geo Thomas (It
was either him or Guy Lutard) & drilled & pinned the gib. What you have
is the gib is sliding ever so slightly back & forth & with the set screw
points riding the dimple pockets in the side of the gib, it slides until
it rides up the point of the set screw & tightens up. Once I pinned it,
I've lost that problem. I used a 1/8" spring pin. I drilled the hole
completely through the right side of my cross slide & through the gib
about ?" in from the front. Make sure to back your cross slide out
toward you so it sticks out enough that you don't drill into the part on
the saddle. You will need to disassemble it all once done & de-bur it
all. If you need more info I can look in the books & find the article &
email you a scan of it.
Dave
-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 4:58 PM
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Subject: [7x12minilathe] problem with gibs...
my cross slide is either too tight to move (more or less) or too
loose....
I can't seem to get the right combination using the set screws.... I'm
thinking that maybe there is a tweak or two that I can do?
anyone have any thoughts or guidance?
thanks!
Mike B
