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General| Swing Over Bed | 3.5" (89 mm) |
|---|---|
| Distance Between Centers | 8" (203 mm) |
| Motor | 90V DC |
| Weight | 32 lbs (14.5 kg) |
| Spindle Bore | .343" |
| Speed Range | 70-2800 RPM |
| Spindle Speed | 70 - 2800 RPM (variable speed) |
| Spindle Thread | 3/4 inch - 16 TPI |
Outlines Sherline's commitment to customer satisfaction and service procedures.
Provides instructions on how to identify and order replacement parts for Sherline machines.
Offers guidance on finding answers to machining questions beyond the manual.
Emphasizes patience and precision in machining, warning against shortcuts.
Discusses the importance of understanding tool deflection and using proper technique.
Explains that skill and knowledge, not just owning a machine, make a machinist.
Lists critical safety precautions before operating the machine.
Discusses the use and benefits of Teflon-based synthetic grease for machine lubrication.
Instructions for installing the crosslide onto the lathe saddle.
Steps for reinstalling the X-axis handwheel on Sherline mills.
Guidance on mounting the Z-axis column to the base for 5000-series mills.
Detailed steps for assembling the multi-direction column on 2000-series mills.
Instructions for attaching the motor and speed control unit to the headstock assembly.
Explains the function and adjustment of the two-speed pulley system for motor speed control.
Details how to adjust the spindle preload to eliminate end play and ensure smooth operation.
Instructions for adjusting the tapered gibs for smooth and steady slide operation.
Guides on adjusting anti-backlash nuts to minimize play in the leadscrews.
Procedures for checking and adjusting handwheel set screws for secure mounting.
Steps for adjusting the saddle nut to eliminate play in the leadscrew engagement.
How to adjust the tailstock gib for proper alignment and smooth movement.
Instructions on setting the cutting tool height accurately relative to the workpiece center.
Guidance for performing the first test cut on a lathe for familiarization.
Describes methods for securely holding workpieces in the lathe for machining.
Explains the importance and method of using center drills for accurate hole starting.
Methods for cutting tapers on the lathe by offsetting the headstock or using a compound slide.
Discusses the advantages and use of inserted tip carbide tools for machining.
Provides a guide to appropriate turning speeds for different materials.
Details different types of chucks and their applications for holding work.
Explains the function and use of the thread cutting attachment for cutting threads.
Describes the steady rest for supporting long workpieces during turning.
Information on the live center for supporting workpieces in the tailstock.
Explains how digital readouts improve accuracy and ease of use for lathe axes.
Provides a basic overview of the vertical mill and its axes of movement.
Instructions for securely holding and aligning workpieces on the milling machine table.
Describes common milling cutters like end mills, fly cutters, and boring tools.
Details the use of dial indicators for checking squareness, centering, and alignment.
Methods for accurately locating the edge of a workpiece relative to the spindle axis.
Provides a chart and formula for calculating spindle speeds for milling.
Information on the types, sizes, and selection of end mills for milling.
Describes the sensitive drill attachment for precise drilling of small holes.
Describes the boring head for accurately machining holes to size.
Information on the tilting angle table for setting up angled machining operations.
Explains the use of the rotary table for milling circular patterns and divisions.
Describes CNC-ready rotary tables for automated machining.
Explains the basic concepts and advantages of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machining.
Provides essential tips and techniques for using handwheels for precise machine movements.
Describes the function and benefits of adjustable "zero" handwheels for precise measurements.
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