I have a major issue with rust on my machine. I had to move it to my new house and the machine got really cold then warm again and then cold so it had some rust. I cleaned it off the best I could. Well I have to replace a ball screw and there is a ton of rust. I need to get it fixed. So my issue is that I have never taken the table apart and a little concerned. Can I take just the gibs out and clean them without taking the entire saddles off? I know I would probably be better off taking the whole thing apart, but am worried I will miss something reassembling it or do more damage than good. If I didn't have bad luck I would have no luck at all.

Has anyone taking the whole saddle apart? How hard was it and how long did it take?

Thanks - Keith