MeezerMama Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 The X-axis crank (radial axis) on my Taig cross slide will not stay put in the location where I stop it. If the handle is at the top of the "dial", then gravity will cause it to return to the bottom. No amount of cranking on either of the two set screws (front and radius of "dial") seems to change this. It is so loose as to be way beyond what I would imagine possible for backlash. Needless to say, this makes it nearly impossible to do anything that resembles precision machining without using calipers at each step. Am I tightening the wrong set screws? I appreciate any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator1 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It is the three screws on the side that adjust this, start by tightening the front and the back one, just a little at a time until it stops wiggling. Then use the center screw as a locking screw as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeezerMama Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks! That helps a lot. How much backlash is normal, and is there any way to adjust / minimize that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator1 Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Backlash is not adjustable on these, mine has 5 to 10 thousandths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeezerMama Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Mine is similar. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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