G0836 LMS5500 owners thread

[Mitch Alsup]

Here is a video I made on how to adjust the backlash on the quill. I really feel like I'm missing something here and that there shouldn't be any way the design could be so dependent on a stet screw in the knob.

People like me get car sick watching videos with camera movements like that.

 

[greenail]

People like me get car sick watching videos with camera movements like that.

Sorry, I didn't have a camera dolly handy I do use a tripod but showing the back of the quill required taking it off.

You can jump to 2:36 and it will be back on the tripod

 

[greenail]

after getting the top of my right hand slicked with grease from my X axis lead screw when I adjust the Y gib lock, I made a universal joint (double cardan) joint adapter which keeps my hand away from the bottom of the table. I can post some pics or a video if anyone is interested. This seems to work well so far and I may also do the same for the X gib lock

I also added some leather to cover the Y ways and i hope it does not get in the way to much.

 

[greenail]

I made a video of it. Hope this keeps some one else's hand clean when tightening the Y gib lock.

 

[greenail]

I made a Christmas present for my mill. Try to guess what it is before the big reveal!