Ok, I have the KDN Tool CNC Kit, precision rolled screws, preloaded nuts, ect. ect. I have pulled the internal gears out of the head (belt drive) and stripped off all the extra parts that won't be needed. The Base has been filled with cement and lead shot, nice and heavy now. I also filled the lower section of the column with cement and lead shot. I will be filling the remaining column with lead shot without cement to dampen any vibrations. I have Brass Gibs ready to go as well.
In pre-assembly the Y-Axis is tight at the bearing end and smooth from about 2" inches back to where the colomn mounts.
The z-Axis is only tight at the last 2" at the top of it.
X-Axis I havn't done yet.
Outside of taking the whole thing down to the local grinder, is there a way to make sure everything slides nice and smooth?
For the z-axis the Spindle housing and dovetail housing bolt from the backside and will not be accessable after re-assembly.
I believe that the Spindle, dovetail and Column need to be in the same plane; or does it matter because you can adjust the Column angle?
Thanks
Smitty