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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by pastera View Post
    You can use a gas spring like 4138T56 from McMaster to build your own.

    Also, check the factory gib - they are normally junk and should be replaced.

    Aaron
    Aaron,

    can you post a link to where we can obtain new quality gibs?

    Thanks

  2. #2
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    Tonight, I measured how much my 'Y' tram was off.

    From the front rail on the table to the back rail on the table (about 3 inches) it's off by 7 thou.

    Phil

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    Quote Originally Posted by BeerFizz View Post
    Tonight, I measured how much my 'Y' tram was off.

    From the front rail on the table to the back rail on the table (about 3 inches) it's off by 7 thou.

    Phil
    Do you have a .003 shim?

    - Don

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