X3 Conversion - saddle pins

[jlerion]

Hello all,
I've just started the cnc conversion of my x3 mill (Grizzly 0619) using the cncfusion #4 kit. I have the table and the x-saddle removed, and have also removed the x and y lead-screw brackets. Now I see that there are two pins on the x axis-saddle. How does one remove these?

As you can see it didn't take me very long to run into trouble... any help is greatly appreciated,
Jack

[Toymanf]

From my recollection, these are tapered pins. Try tapping them thru lightly.
I hope this helps.

Frank

[jalessi]

Jlerion,

This is a very good reference.

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/projec...on%20Guide.pdf

Jeff...

[jlerion]

Frank,
Yes, they are indeed tapered pins - and with a few gentle, but firm, taps from the top they did fall out.

In regards to Jeff's link - the indepth guide doesn't remove the x/y lead-screw blocks - strange though, because Mr. Watson does remove everything else - on the mill I mean.

Thanks,
Jack

[jalessi]

Jack,

Sorry, I should have checked for the x/y lead-screw blocks removal instructions.

Jeff...