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dave1888	06/09/2015 17:24:15
5 forum posts	I have a wee bit play on the spindle, it moves back and forth by about 2mm. I assume this is not supposed to happen?
Bazyle	06/09/2015 17:31:32
6956 forum posts 229 photos	No. What machine is it? We might be able to give you instructions on how to fix it.
dave1888	06/09/2015 17:37:09
5 forum posts	I should have thought of that, Its a ML7.
KWIL	06/09/2015 18:59:17
3681 forum posts 70 photos	Spindle set up covered in the ML7 Handbook?
Ady1	06/09/2015 19:28:27
6137 forum posts 893 photos	Thrust bearing type issue, 2mm is a lot.
Robbo	06/09/2015 19:44:28
1504 forum posts 142 photos	Spindle end thrust adjustment is made by the threaded collar at the end of the spindle, just inboard of the gearwheel at the left hand end. This is locked by a socket set screw (grub screw). Loosen this and tighten the collar to take up the play. There is a copper pad under the set screw to protect the spindle threads, so it may be tight. If this doesn't do the trick then it's probably the thrust bearing at fault. Edited By Robbo on 06/09/2015 19:45:55 Edited By Robbo on 06/09/2015 19:46:30
Mike Poole	06/09/2015 19:47:26
3676 forum posts 82 photos	The end float is adjusted by the screwed collar on the left end of the spindle, it may be worth a little investigation as 2mm is quite a lot to suddenly appear, it may simply be the locking screw for the collar has come loose and allowed the collar to move. Mike
dave1888	10/09/2015 23:28:51
5 forum posts	Thanks for the reply's Guys, I tightened the screw collar all nice and tight now.

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