Hi Don,
I exercised great caution lapping the ways on my machine and I am sure you did as well. The fact that so many have lapped the ways indicates that there is room for improvement in this area. I would have gladly paid an extra $100.00 to have an acceptable set of ways in the crate when I opened it. My $1,000.00 Harbor Freight gearhead mill didn't have this problem.
You are right, it is important to leave the sharp corners on the ends of the sliding way edge untouched.
Mike
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Last edited by MikeAber; 07-21-2005 at 05:00 PM.
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