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- Jun 26, 2014
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I have a 14 x 60 Southbend, 30" between center, I think from the mid 70's. It's not the prettiest machine but its sound and true. I was finishing up my latest project a 1/3 scale mountain howitzer and had a problem that occurred at the end of the project. I was able to finish the project manually but now want to figure out what the problem is and correct it. So here is my problem. While making right to left cuts along the length of the piece at the end of the cut when I disengaged the travel the saddle (carriage) wanted to continue moving to the left. I could hold it and then move it back to the right for the next cut. Once all the way back to the right it would stay ready for the next cut. The problem would repeat and the end of the next cut.
I have removed the saddle expecting to find chips, grit, etc. but actually looks good plenty of oil no chips, etc. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm ready to start my next project .
I am not a machinist by trade only by hobby.
Bob
I have removed the saddle expecting to find chips, grit, etc. but actually looks good plenty of oil no chips, etc. Any ideas? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I'm ready to start my next project .
I am not a machinist by trade only by hobby.
Bob