Having a problem with slop/slippage on my cross-slide, enough that the toolpost bucks at the slightest pressure. The slippage is completely north-south, the filister bolt holding the cross-screw nut is tight, the gibs are cleaned and tight. At the handwheel there's about .015 slop and the whole handwheel to cross-slide screw seems a bit loose. If I lock down the carriage the entire cross=slide assembly will shift, perhaps 1/64". Mikey, who has been hugely helpful to this still-newbie, has recommended that I lock down the cross-slide to isolate the problem but I can't find anywhere how to do that.
Also, this is a problem that has come up recently, after I replaced the two compound swivel bolts. It did not happen before, but clearly, with those two bolts bent I had other problems. Doesn't seem as if those would be the problem since all they do is enable the compound to swivel.
Help please?
Many thanks,
Tim
Also, this is a problem that has come up recently, after I replaced the two compound swivel bolts. It did not happen before, but clearly, with those two bolts bent I had other problems. Doesn't seem as if those would be the problem since all they do is enable the compound to swivel.
Help please?
Many thanks,
Tim