Z gib locks

Z gib locks

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14 October 2017 at 21:46 #321479
paul rayner
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Hello All

I'm looking at buying a new smaller mill and i've noticed that in the specs form all the usual suppliers that there is no lock on the Z axis, there is on the quills, but not on the head itself. why is this? your thoughts please.

thanks in advance for all your replys

regards

Paul
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14 October 2017 at 21:46 #18697
paul rayner
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14 October 2017 at 22:08 #321487
Frances IoM
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the Sieg X1 has a lock on head via the extended screw in gib strip , there is a quill lock by a rather awkward all head screw
14 October 2017 at 22:55 #321491
Jon
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I would stay well clear if it hasnt a lock on every axis plus quill more so on a weak machine. Have a closer look before dismissing.
15 October 2017 at 00:13 #321498
Robin Graham
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Smaller than what? I have a Warco WM14 benchtop, locks on all axes.

Rob.
15 October 2017 at 00:45 #321501
paul rayner
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Hi Rob

I currently have a tom senior M1

I maybe selling that and getting a bench top one with plenty of daylight.

currently looking at SX2.7 AMAT45V and Warco GH universal

regards

Paul
15 October 2017 at 10:13 #321533
SillyOldDuffer
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I think it's probably a boob in the specification. In Warco's GH picture you can just see the locking levers if you look carefully. (The most obvious lever is behind the boss of the quill handle.) The picture of the AMAT45V I found is angled so they aren't in shot but I'd be surprised if they weren't there.

Dave
15 October 2017 at 11:40 #321556
paul rayner
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thanks Dave

Thats put my mind at rest

Paul
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