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  1. #1
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    Lightbulb Head to Table angel

    Hi everyone that reads this,

    Any input is much appreciated. Here is what I have: I have a Grizzly G8689 mini mill. The head is at a slight angle to the table resulting in deeper cuts by the outside edge of the tool than the inside edge. This makes the work look bad and gives other non-desired affects in the work (Angels on drills, etc.) I have attempted to correct this by using aluminum sheets(wedge). I think I have 7 sheets now and I am still not where I think I should be.:violin:

    How do others go about fixing the squareness of the head to the table? :idea:

    CES

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    Rudydubya shows you how.
    Mini-Mill Spindle-Column Alignment - Home Model Engine Machinist
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  3. #3
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    Thanks!!

    Ah the answer and just a few more tweaks and, oh this is the information I was looking for.

    I have heard of the bar method before but did not understand it due to mainly no pics.

    Very cool. There might be a need for a way to control the movement but this will get me trammed in the mean time.:cheers:

  4. #4
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    I thought this thread had something to do with an angel loooking over you while machining! I needed one. :-) JK

  5. #5
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    Re: Head to Table angel

    Due to a stroke, my left hand is faster then my right.

  6. #6
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    Re: Head to Table angel

    I reckon hoss has a 3 bolt mod that will fix it, the one bolt method for those mills is a woeful design.
    Wisdom results from foolishness!

  7. #7
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    Re: Head to Table angel

    Zenji, Can you supply a link?

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