I spent the weekend following the suggestions here and using R.G. Sparber's various documents regarding removing and reinstalling X & Y lead screws plus a few common sense ideas of my own.
But, basically I've now removed decades old hard grease and detritus from the X & Y axes, ways, gibs and lead screws as well as adding greatly to my list of newly "understood" Mechanical technical terms!
And my RF-30 is now reassembled (without any extra parts left over) - but the beauty is that I can now turn easily the X & Y-axes hand winders and the slides move so very smoothly!
Ahh! What we learn from listening to more knowledgeable people in forums like these!
Thanks for the pointers!
But, basically I've now removed decades old hard grease and detritus from the X & Y axes, ways, gibs and lead screws as well as adding greatly to my list of newly "understood" Mechanical technical terms!
And my RF-30 is now reassembled (without any extra parts left over) - but the beauty is that I can now turn easily the X & Y-axes hand winders and the slides move so very smoothly!
Ahh! What we learn from listening to more knowledgeable people in forums like these!
Thanks for the pointers!