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I tried to reverse it a few days ago during reassembly, and it wouldn't go at all.
As it is currently installed I can run the cross slide out off the screw, slide it a bit more and remove the gib from the dial end.
It doesn't go when reversed.
Just went out and took it apart, should be able to do this with my eyes closed soon...
Pull out a hunk of granite, slapped the gib on it, and I do believe I have a messed up gib on my hands.
It's bent/bowed in both directions, side to side (which shows in the picts) and up to down (which didn't show well) in the last third of the gib, the narrow end.
Dimensions of the gib across the ground flats:
I measured the female dovetail in the cross slide with 1/2" pins, Dial End: 1.590" | Far End: 1.485"
The male portion on the slide is straight.
As it is currently installed I can run the cross slide out off the screw, slide it a bit more and remove the gib from the dial end.
It doesn't go when reversed.
Just went out and took it apart, should be able to do this with my eyes closed soon...
Pull out a hunk of granite, slapped the gib on it, and I do believe I have a messed up gib on my hands.
It's bent/bowed in both directions, side to side (which shows in the picts) and up to down (which didn't show well) in the last third of the gib, the narrow end.
Dimensions of the gib across the ground flats:
I measured the female dovetail in the cross slide with 1/2" pins, Dial End: 1.590" | Far End: 1.485"
The male portion on the slide is straight.