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Lathe: Cross slide not parallel with bed
Thanks for the discussion, people. I mounted the vice with a 0.05mm (2 thou) shim under one edge without adjusting the cross slide. Some more checking with needle gauge and careful tapping with a mallet before tightening the bolts, and there is now no needle movement in any direction...- Projectitis
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Lathe: Cross slide not parallel with bed
Thanks for the quick responses. Sorry, I should have added some more info: This is a lathe/mill combo, so the cross slide is also the mounting surface for the vice (and workpiece). The cross slide travels along the bed to provide the x-axis travel for the mill. So for lathe work I can see it...- Projectitis
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Lathe: Cross slide not parallel with bed
Hi everyone, I purchased a (new) hobby lathe/mill combo a year or so back, and decided to tram/align it before using it. I want to align the mill to the cross slide, but the first thing I noticed is that the cross slide is not parallel to the bed! The headstock end of the cross slide is lower...- Projectitis
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