X1 and X2 mix and match

[JFettig]

phantomcow, have you tried to tram your mill by using those degree marks? if so you have seen how far off they are.

I agree with using a sine vice for angles rather than tilting the head. Either a sine vice or a rotary table.

I have tilted my column a few times to make a cut, its easy to tilt it, but to get it trammed up afterwards is a pain in the butt for these machines as they arent trammed well front to back.

Jon

[phantomcow2]

Based on what i know of sieg products, the marks are probably a sticker that was eyeballed on. This is not to say that sieg products are bad, I am happy with the mini lathe and x1 i own from them. But its these little things, or lack of, that justify the price.

[mdreitzusa]

i thought it would be handy but i hadn't thought about the weight of the head as you tilt it.it would be oquarred to move-steady and retighten.thanks for the heads up.
i can see the advantage of the tilting vise.it would be a lot easier to get a more exact angle without dealing with the weight.have you tried using an angle finder like this with the vise.it has been a great help in aligning my cnc router.
thanks again for the help.