Originally Posted by mxtras  I would hope this is not what he meant. I read his comments several times and was unable to figure out what he was trying to say.... 
Scott |
My last comment was i had no opinion i was just saying what i had done.
Hi John
Ok my machine has taper gibs but the thread of the adjusting screw has a very course thread and it was also a very loose thread
"Expensive Quality Machines have a very fine thread and tight"
So basicly one way the table went too loose the other way too tight.
It would have been a nice project to tap out the castings make new screws etc but as i like to get the job done i made some big brass washers to fit in the gib strip and a brass bush behind that big fat washer so with a SHCS i tighten the screw the washer tightens onto the bush perfect fit in either direction when it gets loose facing of about .010 tightens the gib by about a gnats c**k as we say in the trade
When i was adjusting the sliding fit i had the ball nuts disconnected and just got it so that it slid just the way i wanted.
Made out of brass because it machines easily and does not rust.
Phil_H