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(07-29-2012, 07:14 AM)lemelman Wrote: Here's another way to do it...
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/...post191291
That link doesn't work. I just get a blank page.
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I get the same issue Ed and unfortunately none of the pictures show in the link to Bog's thread over there.
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(07-29-2012, 08:43 AM)EdK Wrote: (07-29-2012, 07:14 AM)lemelman Wrote: Here's another way to do it...
http://www.homemodelenginemachinist.com/...p?p=191291#
That link doesn't work. I just get a blank page.
Ed
Try refresh when your reach the page. It worked for me. I couldn't come up with a URL that worked directly from this page. I need to learn PHP.
In the target link they mounted the scale on posts to clear the gib screws. This is easier and it avoids having to make a mounting plate with carefully placed holes. I did not use this method for two reasons. I wanted my scale to be fully supported along its backside and second I wanted ears at the end of my mounting plate which support my custom cover and has end shields built in. The delivered cover was too big to fit on my installation. If you aren't going to install a cover or you don't mind the gap between the scale and the cross slide, using posts is an easy alternative.
The link also addresses a way to enable the cross slide lock which I have not addressed. He also had to deal with the same issue I had where the width of the scale and cover conflicted with the saddle lock. This second problem is why I had to go with a custom cover. I'm thinking of adding the cross slide lock in another location. I realize my solution is more difficult to implement.
Henry Arnold
Since the original post, I have completed my cross slide scale cover.
Cover over cross slide scale
The back plate ears act as end plates and provide a place for screws on each end to hold the cover in place.
The cover also fits tightly against the cross slide which deflects swarf and oil away from the scale.
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I also forgot to mention that because my lathe is a 10" instead of a 12", my cross slide is too short to fully contain the cross slide scale. Without a backing plate, the scale would hang out unprotected on each end of the cross slide. The backing plate and cover provide protection to the scale.
You guys have me thinking about how to recreate the function of my cross slide lock. I was thinking of a set screw that comes from the top of the cross slide and pushes against the non sliding top surface of the dovetail. What do you think? Is pushing against the gib the only proper way to lock the cross slide?
BTW, I didn't mention it but my cross slide scale pickup mount purposely sticks out just far enough to act as a bumper against the tail stock if hit. This protects the scale pickup from being damaged. Thanks to those who warned about this danger.
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(07-29-2012, 11:44 AM)henryarnold Wrote: Try refresh when your reach the page. It worked for me. I couldn't come up with a URL that worked directly from this page.
Henry,
I tried the refresh trick a number of times and it still wouldn't work. I then copied the link and pasted it into IE and it worked. So it seems Firefox has trouble displaying the page but IE does not.
Quote:I need to learn PHP.
So do I. I have a book but just no time to dig into it.
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