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Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 01 September 2009, 11:01
Replies: 21
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Posted By sailfl
Heath, I did think that the spacers...

Heath,

I did think that the spacers associated with the router bracket were a problem. I also wanted to add a QR Plate. After making the QRP, I discovered that I need to push the Z Slide further...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 01 September 2009, 08:16
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
This is what the new Quick Release Plate and...

This is what the new Quick Release Plate and Router Bracket without the spacers.

The old Bushing using Sean's old spider.

The new Bushing that exist on my machine.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Tue 01 September 2009, 03:37
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, I do not have a picture of the old...

Gerald,

I do not have a picture of the old Spider - Bushing - V Wheel - Z Slide configuration but I can put some thing together that will show what it looked liked using parts that I have.

I...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Mon 31 August 2009, 14:03
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, Today I finished assembling the...

Gerald,

Today I finished assembling the Spider / Z Slide / Quick Release Plate and the new bushing. I had to modify the Router Bracket because with the bracket being closer to the Z Slide the...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 28 August 2009, 18:00
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, The stepper has been removed. Did...

Gerald,

The stepper has been removed. Did that tonight.

Sean,

Thanks for the compliment. It helps to have the right equipment even if it is old. The new vise Sean R. picked up sure help.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 28 August 2009, 14:31
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, Yes, they are stepped because I...

Gerald,

Yes, they are stepped because I thought they needed to be. Heath is correct. I could not reproduce the chamfer so I stepped them.

It would have been easier to not step them. It was...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Fri 28 August 2009, 11:03
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Today I finished milling my new bushing using the...

Today I finished milling my new bushing using the Bridgeport and metal lathe.

For a guy with no experience doing this kind of work, I am pleased with the results.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 23 August 2009, 11:06
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Ok, I will give that a try.

Ok, I will give that a try.
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 23 August 2009, 10:39
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, That helps me understand why the...

Gerald,

That helps me understand why the welding. I am going to give a try making the support base out of 20mm material.

Even if you weld the supports on, don't you have to file them because...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 23 August 2009, 09:36
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Gerald, Thanks for moving the post. I...

Gerald,

Thanks for moving the post.

I would like to understand a little more. By welding them, I am eleminating the opportunity for movement?

I have access to a lathe at the same place. I...
Forum: 40. Z-Slide Sun 23 August 2009, 07:16
Replies: 21
Views: 26,715
Posted By sailfl
Taller support bases for the V-Rollers?

Copied from another thread:

. . . . . . I might have a problem with the way my router bracket is mounted to the Z Slide. I have attached a diagram. Because I am using preground rails, I could not...
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