How not to repair an X1 Milling Machine

That's excellent. Thank you very much.

Pete

Hi Gray,

Thank you for your comprehensive description; it looks a straightforward job. I can probably work out the downfeed and vertical feedscrew mods for myself, but if you have the opportunity to post drawings and/or pictures I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one interested to see how you did it.

Just to add my tuppence worth to the thread, I have 2 X1 mills: one Clarke which I used for two years before the small table size became a nuisance (it is now my drill press) and a second-hand, but essentially unused Sieg machine with the larger table which I have been using for three years. I've never had any problem with the gears in either of them, but have been aware that they are small machines for light use. I like them a lot.

Pete

Oh, and I get my bearings from http://www.technobotsonline.com/ as they are local to me. They stock a useful range of components and are fast, helpful and keen on price.

Edited By Peter Hall on 16/04/2014 17:20:59

Just looking to gather thoughts,

what are the pros/cons between your method and a plain thrust bearing either side - and would mini angular contacts be good? (although I don't think I've ever seen any this small)

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hmm, way off topic now, ignore my previous post and I'll save that thread for another day!

Gray,

thanks for the link, I'm confident I'll find a use for them somewhere!