Re: Sherline Z Axis mods.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...>
wrote:

> Alvaro,
>
> Sounds good, anything to help the Z! How do you suppose it helps?
> Better balance? Didn't get the part about .001" ... engraving.
>
> Alan
> No, nothing help the z axis,and yes better balance becouse the

weight of the headstock is better distributed on the dovetails,(on
other words,the sadle won't bite the colun.)
It means that it will move 0.001" up or down when you want,and will
not get stock on the collun as hapens when you want to lift the head
stock only about a thou on the original.

> > Alvaro Fogassa wrote:
> >
> > just to let you guys know that there is a easy way(maybe not that
> > easy)to make the sherline headstock to slide better on the

dovetails,

> > improving possitioning and acuuracy.
> > switch the motor to the back of the collun,you will need to

make a

> > special nut with support for the motor and a longer belt.Since it
> > slides better about 0.001" up and down itWorks just right for
> > engraving and 3d engraving.
> > I will add the picture to the files.