craftsman rotary table factory

I purchased a craftsman rotary table at an estate sale about a year ago. It is an older USA made RT that I thought would be OK for my skill level. Yesterday I was making some carbide insert tool holders and was using the rotary table. The inserts are a cm style with 80* offset. I had a palmgran vise mounted to the craftsman RT and it was a nightmare. I was depending on the RT for 0* & 10* only but there was an obvious lack of rigidity while using a 3/8" end mill to cut the pocket. I tightened everything I could and things went slightly better while milling the corner with an 1/8" end mill. Then I needed to mill the end and side with some relief and the RT started moving A LOT! Turns out that the screws for the gibs had vibrated out. I rrtightrned them and all three are frigging stripped. This thing seriously reminds me of chinesium. I know it is not a professional type RT but Cmon! THREE STRIPPED GIB SCREWS?

craftsman rotary table factory

We originally planned to use split collars to secure the jack to the post and raise/lower the table, but they"d probably be tough to weld on, so we used the original clamps included with the drill press for those purposes and I secured the head"s position onto the post with a split collar I purchased.

The clamp used beneath the table has small spacers that keep it just loose enough that it can slide up/down the post, ultimately raising/lowering the table. I do "help" the table by taking a bit of weight off while raising it to make it go quicker, but the jack works well in either direction without assistance. And as you"d expect, I lock the table into position as originally intended once it"s at the desired height.

craftsman rotary table factory

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At Sherline, we manufacture the world"s most complete line of precision milling machines, lathes, and chucker lathes (also known as Mini or Micro Mills and Lathes). We manufacture both manual and CNC machines for benchtop or tabletop-size workspaces, along with a full line of accessories to support these machines.

craftsman rotary table factory

5 1/2" atlas craftsman rotary table milling / shaper excellent condition. 5 1/2" atlas craftsman rotary table milling / shaper excellent condition Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.