Download Print this page

Sherline Products 8-DIRECTION MILL Supplement Manual

Advertisement

Quick Links

Using the multidirectional milling capabilities
The design of the 8-direction mill allows you to do
everything that could be done with previous models of the
Sherline mill plus much more. Now angled holes can be
drilled or milling operations can be completed from almost
any angle on parts mounted square to the table. The
increased swing and movement of the column allows
larger surfaces to be machined, eliminating the need for
the horizontal milling conversion.
Unpacking and assembling a new 8-direction mill
The major components of your new 8-direction mill are
preassembled at the factory and are then packaged for
efficient shipping. After unpacking your shipping box,
you will then assemble the major components to ready
your mill for operation. The mill XY base must be
removed from the piece of plywood that locates it during
shipment. To make any adjustments to the handwheels,
backlash, gibs and so on, see the instruction manual that
is included with the mill. Instructions are also found there
for assembly of the headstock/motor/speed control unit.
To assemble the multi-direction column, make reference
to the exploded view provided on the last page of these
instructions and complete the steps that follow:
1. Attach the round column base (P/N 5666) to the mill
base with the two 1/4-20 x 1-1/2" socket head cap
screws provided.
2. Screw the arm hold-down bolt (P/N 5613) into the top
of the round column base and tighten with an adjustable
wrench. Two flat indentations are provided for the
wrench to grip.
3. Slip the round column top (P/N 5655) over the pin and
rotate it until the flat sides are parallel to the mill base
with the engraved indicator line on the same side as the
X-axis handwheel.
4. Using an 11/16" or 17mm* wrench, loosen the flange
nut holding the bed and swing arm together. Rotate
the bed away from the swing arm until they are at
approximately a 90° angle to each other. Retighten
the flange nut firmly to hold the column in this
SHERLINE PRODUCTS INC. · · · · · 3235 Executive Ridge · · · · · Vista · · · · · California 92083-8527 · · · · · FAX: (760) 727-7857
Toll Free Order Line: (800) 541-0735 · · · · · International/Local/Tech. Assistance: (760) 727-5857 · · · · · Internet: www.sherline.com
Note: This is a supplement to the instructions included in the Sherline
Assembly and Instruction Guide that comes with each new machine.
8-DIRECTION MILL
P/N 2000 (Metric P/N 2010)
6
5
7
X
FIGURE 1—The axes of movement of a Sherline 8-
direction mill.
position. Discard the protective spacer that was
installed between the bed and arm during shipping.
*NOTE: A 17mm wrench usually works on an 11/16" hex
nut but is a close fit. If your 17mm wrench is too tight and
you don't have any inch tools you will have to use an
adjustable wrench.
5. Set the swing arm over the column and align it
approximately square with the mill base and in about
the center of its travel. Make sure the swing arm
registers on the flats of the column top and is properly
seated. While still holding the swing arm unit in place,
set the hold-down washer (P/N 5620) over the end of
the bolt. Put a flange nut on the end of the bolt and
tighten it against the hold-down washer firmly to lock
the swing arm in place. NOTE: There should be NO
LUBRICATION on the mating surfaces between
the arm and the column base. Friction between these
surfaces keeps the arm from moving during cuts.
6. Place the column adjustment block (P/N 5635) on top
of the swing arm and attach it with two 10-32 x 5/8"
socket head cap screws at both ends. Adjust the
1" long center bolt so that it is just touching the flat in
the bottom of the relieved section in the top of the
SHERLINE
PRODUCTS
INCORPORATED 1974
Z
4
8
Y
12/11/00, 1 of 6

Advertisement

loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 8-DIRECTION MILL and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Sherline Products 8-DIRECTION MILL

  • Page 1 SHERLINE PRODUCTS INC. · · · · · 3235 Executive Ridge · · · · · Vista · · · · · California 92083-8527 · · · · · FAX: (760) 727-7857 Toll Free Order Line: (800) 541-0735 ·...
  • Page 2 pivot knuckle when the column is in the 90° position. accurately you must indicate in the head will be dictated by the parts you will be making. NOTE: If you remove the column adjustment block to Precautions on overtightening accommodate a backward tilt movement of the column, make sure you replace it when returning the column to an As with all adjustments on any machine, overtightening upright position.
  • Page 3 With all the adjustments that can Start by getting the column close to be made with the 8-direction mill you’ll probably start with square with the table the spindle located near the middle of the X/Y table The first place to start is to get the column approximately movements.
  • Page 4 Squaring the column with the X-axis (See Figure 4.) The column should next be squared with ADJUST FORE/AFT MOVEMENT WITH CENTER ADJUSTMENT the X-axis. This is accomplished with an indicator mounted SCREW ON ALIGNMENT BLOCK in the spindle. Have the four socket head cap screws used LOCK ADJUSTMENT IN PLACE WITH to clamp the column rotation tight enough to keep the...
  • Page 5: Making Final Adjustments

    Joe Martin, President and Owner pointer on the back of the rotary column disk doesn't line Sherline Products Inc. up with the zero mark, loosen the screw holding it in place and reset it to indicate zero for future reference.
  • Page 6: Parts Listing

    SHERLINE MODEL 2000 MILL COLUMN SADDLE NUT DETAIL EXPLODED VIEW AND 1/8" BALL, P/N 40178 SPRING, P/N 22630 PARTS LISTING 29 25 SADDLE NUT (Asby.–40177/41177) NO LUBRICATION HERE NO LUBRICATION HERE NO LUBRICATION HERE NO LUBRICATION HERE NOTE For part numbers of table, column bed, saddle and headstock/motor/speed control portions of mill, see exploded view in the Sherline Assembly and...