Set the cross slide back in place. |
Adjust the gib. Remember should not be too tight , should be free to move but without the slightest amount of play. |
Set the dovetail guide of the top slide and lubricate like so. |
Use motorcycle chain grease and sae 30 oil for top slide also. |
Set the top slide and adjust the gib accordingly. |
Install the gears gib the collar and the gears shafts. Apply grease to the gears shafts. |
I will install the 0.1mm per revolution gear combination. First the set of gears in the middle. Set the locking washer and tighten the nut by hand. |
Use a 6mm wrench and loosen slightly the gear shaft. Hold the gear shaft loosen and tighten the nut. |
Tighten the gear shaft by hand and spin the gear to check that rotates freely. |
Install the gear to the lead screw. Hold the gear with a rag and tighten the nut. |
Release the gear set at the middle and drive it against the bottom gear. Rise just a little bit the shaft and tighten by hand. Spin the gears to check that rotates freely. If not rise the gears a little more and keep testing until you find the right spot. |
Use the 6mm wrench and tighten the shaft progressively as you spin the gears at the same time. |
Install the last set of gears like so. |
Push the gears against the toothed wheel. |
Spin the chuck by hand a few times and the gears will get the correct gap between the toothed wheel. |
Good skills Baseline46. You’ve been a great source of knowledge and tips and good workmanship as I’ve been learning to get the best out of my TU2004-V. Cheers, and thanks for your effort!