Mikey D
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 4, 2006
- Location
- Good Ol Sunny Arizona
Howdy Folks,
I figured I'd post a specific thread as the other one seems to have gotten derailed. ;-)
I need some help with the Y axis table. I was able to figure out how to get the X axis table off, but the front to back slide has all of the gear drive in it as well. It is not in as good condition as the well protected x axis ways. There are several left to right grooves on it. It will still be servicable though.
The front handle is pinned to the shaft. There is a cover over the engagement gear on the front which looks easy to remove. I guess the big question is how do I remove the lead screw? How is it held in on the front or rear?
I'm going to leave the z axis alone (knee?) It feels right and snug and moves easily up and down.
Also, what type of oil should I use on the ways? I got the holes cleaned out and the two on the top/front (that lube the front holes on the x-axis) have cross drilled holes that are now open. Should there be an oil cup on them or a zerk fitting for the mysterious "pump oil"?
I have not gotten the rear holes cleaned out yet but I assume they will have the same fittment as the fronts.
Picts in the second post as usual...
Thanks in advance!
Mikey
I figured I'd post a specific thread as the other one seems to have gotten derailed. ;-)
I need some help with the Y axis table. I was able to figure out how to get the X axis table off, but the front to back slide has all of the gear drive in it as well. It is not in as good condition as the well protected x axis ways. There are several left to right grooves on it. It will still be servicable though.
The front handle is pinned to the shaft. There is a cover over the engagement gear on the front which looks easy to remove. I guess the big question is how do I remove the lead screw? How is it held in on the front or rear?
I'm going to leave the z axis alone (knee?) It feels right and snug and moves easily up and down.
Also, what type of oil should I use on the ways? I got the holes cleaned out and the two on the top/front (that lube the front holes on the x-axis) have cross drilled holes that are now open. Should there be an oil cup on them or a zerk fitting for the mysterious "pump oil"?
I have not gotten the rear holes cleaned out yet but I assume they will have the same fittment as the fronts.
Picts in the second post as usual...
Thanks in advance!
Mikey