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    It's still there. Down in "Articles about the...

    It's still there. Down in "Articles about the Taig, Tips and Accessory Drawings" under the sub header "Tips on the Taig Lathe and Milling Machines and Accessory Drawings". There are two Rhino .3DM...
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    I think you mean the 1200 top slide/compound...

    I think you mean the 1200 top slide/compound slide, correct?
    If you find that you can't tighten it up enough to keep it from slipping, try placing a piece of paper between the top of the cross...
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    I hope you didn't unplug the motors with the...

    I hope you didn't unplug the motors with the control box powered up? That can cause big problems. I'm assuming you have the stock Taig control? Or which control do you have?


    First I would...
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    Basically they set the preload nut tight and the...

    Basically they set the preload nut tight and the grease is fresh. As it wears in the bearings it loosens up and the grease migrates, etc. If it continues to be hot after many hours then it's a...
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    Sounds like the spindle preload is too tight,...

    Sounds like the spindle preload is too tight, slack the nut that's between the pulley and the headstock about 1/16th of a turn (in other words, just a smidgen) and run it for a bit and see if it...
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    Those t-slots use a #10 square nut. Some...

    Those t-slots use a #10 square nut. Some headstocks may have tighter t-slots as Taig was experimenting with the width in an attempt to keep the motor mounting post on the mill from slopping around...
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    Call up Taig and talk to Kurt, he designed the...

    Call up Taig and talk to Kurt, he designed the DSLS system and should know what to do to fix it.
  8. Make sure both the gib and the two shoes on...

    Make sure both the gib and the two shoes on either side of the slide are adjusted to be smooth without the motor in place. If the gib is not locked, that is both screws top and bottom snug, then the...
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    Yes, the old chucks only have one set of holes,...

    Yes, the old chucks only have one set of holes, put a wrench on the jaws to hold it while using a rod in the hole.
    http://www.cartertools.com/chuck.html

    Shows how to take it apart.

    If the rust...
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    I use 1/32" 2 flute, stub (short) length end...

    I use 1/32" 2 flute, stub (short) length end mills, whatever non-import is on sale from MSC when I need them. But when you use small endmills it's always experimental.
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    Having sold and used the mills for a long time...

    Having sold and used the mills for a long time (one of my CNC mills is the older type) I can say that the great majority of wear issues are caused by lack of lubrication, lack of adjustment and lack...
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    I did some of my atomic element earrings in 30...

    I did some of my atomic element earrings in 30 ga. Ti sheet. Used a 1/32" dia HSS end mill at 10K rpm and a feedrate of about 3 ipm. Worked fine. Titanium, depending on alloy, isn't that hard to...
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    Sounds like the thermal switch kicked in. Were...

    Sounds like the thermal switch kicked in. Were you taking heavy cuts? Did the motor get hot? Is it fully plugged in?
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    Cartertools Blog

    I figured I should mention this here. As a way of getting me to update my main cartertools.com pages more frequently I started a blog. I've been posting a lot lately but generally I should post...
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    I've never come across either problem (stripped...

    I've never come across either problem (stripped leadscrew or metal flakes) so I can't hazard a guess, in both cases it would probably be wise to call or email Taig directly.
    Also try the "contact...
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    Heck, it'll even do 3D if you ask it nice.

    Heck, it'll even do 3D if you ask it nice.
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    It should be open enough to fit a double end 3/8"...

    It should be open enough to fit a double end 3/8" end mill through already, why would you need it open larger?
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    It's a hard call. I got by for years with the old...

    It's a hard call. I got by for years with the old z-axis, I really only converted so I could support the new one. The new one is more rigid, and likely more precise. I can't really remember how much...
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    The adjustable nuts should retrofit fine, I've...

    The adjustable nuts should retrofit fine, I've done it on one of mine.
    The new z-axis has a tiny bit more travel.
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    Several things. Make sure the gib isn't loose -...

    Several things.
    Make sure the gib isn't loose - it can slide back and forth and bind selectively.
    Make sure the shoes that hold it on the slide front/back are adjusted correctly.
    Use way lube! Or...
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    Besides me, there's also Andrew Werby...

    Besides me, there's also Andrew Werby (computersculpture.com), who is also always there to answer questions.
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    Well, 40 ft/lbs is way too much (don't ask...) I...

    Well, 40 ft/lbs is way too much (don't ask...)
    I just do what the factory says, I use a 1/2" ratchet to drive the socket and choke up on the handle, then tighten. I'd say 20-25 ft lbs is probably...
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    I don't think I have any picture showing the vee...

    I don't think I have any picture showing the vee belt with the vee outside?
    The vee profile of the belt rides in the vee grooves of the pulley.
    The pulley grooves have to be coplanar, that is...
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    Only the Taig lathe "kit" needs lapping, the mill...

    Only the Taig lathe "kit" needs lapping, the mill shouldn't need any lapping.
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    $900+90.49 S&H off of Ebay, seems you can get one...

    $900+90.49 S&H off of Ebay, seems you can get one from a dealer for less shipping, depending on where you are.
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    I bought medium way oil from the local oil...

    I bought medium way oil from the local oil dealer. But I think MSC, etc carries it. A gallon lasts a long time.

    As for the weight of way oil, I have no idea.

    Way oil has additives that allow...
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    Medium Way Oil is what you want to use.

    Medium Way Oil is what you want to use.
  28. 3) Are all milling tables built the same? That...

    3) Are all milling tables built the same? That is, do vices from brand X milling table fit brand Y table? Do they all have T slots, and all of the same dimensions? Is the distance between T-slots...
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    Bottom of the T (upside down T) is 1/2" wide by...

    Bottom of the T (upside down T) is 1/2" wide by 1/4" high, top is 1/4" x 1/4"
    The small metric set from LMS will work, and there's a rather expensive set by dearmond that is meant for the Taig as...
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    You got tons of good advice, but I would also...

    You got tons of good advice, but I would also probably only do a depth of cut of .033" and do it in two passes for your roughing cut.
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