Sherline Products 2010 Manual

WEAR YOUR
SAFETY GLASSES
FORESIGHT IS BETTER
THAN NO SIGHT
READ INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Using the Multi-Directional Milling Capabilities
The design of the multi-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 Multi-Direction Mill
The major components of your new multi-direction mill
are assembled 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 X/Y 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 56700) 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 56130) 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 56550) 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 position.
Discard the protective spacer that was installed
between the bed and arm during shipping.
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NOTE: This is a supplement to the instructions
included in the Sherline Assembly and Instruction
Guide that comes with each new machine.
The following tips are taken from the Model 2000
mill instructions. Though the multi-direction mill
is shown in the examples, the same procedures
would be used for aligning the 5000-series mills,
or any mill for that matter.
Setup, adjustment, and use of the Sherline
Multi-Direction Mill
6
5
7
X
FIGURE 1—The axes of movement of a Sherline 2000-series mill.
*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 56200) 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 56350) 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
pivot knuckle when the column is in the 90° position.
Before installing the adjustment block squaring fixture
onto the swing arm, make sure there are no chips or
debris in the pocket of the arm mount or on the end of
the adjustment screw.
P/N 2000 (Metric P/N 2010)
Z
20
4
8
Y
10/19/22